Livestock
Is Mineral Supplementation Necessary For Cattle At Grass?
The need to supplement growing cattle at grass with minerals is often questioned. Many farmers do, many do not, and some may bolus to provide certain trace elements. Unless there is a known deficiency on the farm or clinical signs then it is very difficult to know whether a specific mineral deficiency is impacting on growth performance in cattle or fertility in replacement heifers.
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Read More >Reducing Antimicrobial Use in Scottish Dairy Farms
It is current practice for dairy farmers to dry cows off and administer intra-mammary antibiotics to reduce the incidence of mammary infections during the dry period and in early lactation,…
Read More >Technical note (TN733): Forage Crops for Livestock
Why Grow Forage Crops for Livestock? Forage crops offer an excellent solution to filling the forage gap in the autumn and winter months when grass growth slows down. They integrate…
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