Feed & Forage [SP.FF]

Keeping Lambs Growing

As lambs get bigger, they get less efficient at growing – an increasing amount of feed is needed solely for their maintenance. The contribution of energy dense milk to their diet starts to decline and the impact of mineral deficiencies and parasitic worms becomes more evident.

Rotational Grazing Vlog: Permanent pasture responding well to Leader-follower rotation

Cows and Calves follow behind the ewes and lambs at Scholland Farm on Shetland. Increase kg/ha 40%. A top tip for temporary electric fencing too!

Rotational Grazing Vlog: Adapting grazing in cooler May conditions on Shetland

Grass growth on Scholland Farm has been slow due to cool may conditions. Therefore, the ewe and lamb grazing has been adapted and the cows are grazing shorter…

Handling And Stacking Silage Bales

When making silage bales it worth taking extra care around handling, wrapping and stacking of bales to avoid costly nutrient losses and some harmful moulds that can cause issues with livestock.

Adapting summer plans: grazing ideas

Some may find themselves with more stock over the summer as a result of Covid-19 and interference with stock sales. This will put greater onus on grass utilisation to increase…

Making more forage this year

With contingency planning and system changes possible, some might want to hone the mind on making more forage to increase stocking capacity and stock performance this year. This article summarises…

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