Forage Crops [BE.FF.FC]
Beef Finishing Systems
Taking cattle to finish can be one of the most expensive periods in the beef production system, with feed conversion efficiency reducing as cattle gain liveweight approaching slaughter weight. This…
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Technical Note (TN761) Fodder Beet for Beef Systems
Fodder beet is the highest yielding crop for dry matter and energy, this is grazed successfully in livestock systems, but does require careful management for cattle systems. We have designed…
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Grassland Rotations Field Day
Through an interactive demonstration we will explore the forage crops, diverse leys and crop rotations that will increase productivity from homegrown forage whilst adapting to climatic conditions, rising input costs and policy requirements.
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Transitioning Off Fodder Beet
The importance of transitioning livestock on to fodder beet slowly, to allow the rumen bugs to adapt to the high sugar diet is well documented. However, as calving and lambing approaches, the slow and steady approach should also be used for transitioning the livestock off the beet.
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Forage Crop Ground Preparation
Good ground preparation of forage crops is a large contributor to their yield potential, with a fine, firm seedbed, with the correct pH and nutrients being the ideal. Peter Lindsay, SAC Consulting Senior Consultant discusses ground preparations in this short video.
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Livestock Grazing Beet: Feat. Dr Jim Gibbs
The third and final podcast in our fodder beet for livestock series. This podcast focuses on the health of livestock grazing beet and we are again joined by Dr Jim…
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Forages and Feeds: Assessing Your Forage – Part 1
This video is the second in our winter feed planning series covering assessing your forage stocks and their quality, as well as what to do if you are short. Mary…
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