Topic: Nutrition
Grassland Productivity Grazing Management
In this video we hear from Poppy Frater, Grassland Specialist as SAC Consulting, discussing tips and strategies to make more from grass considering…
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Maximising Performance of Growing and Finishing Cattle
With exceptionally high feed costs this year it is vital that the target weight gain from a specific ration is being achieved. Any drop in…
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Improving Silage To Reduce Costs
Improving silage quality provides an alternative resource of nutrients to livestock that may have otherwise been supplied in concentrate feed. Ruminants have evolved to eat…
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Plugging The Protein Gap: Red Clover
Red clover is a forage legume which can improve soil structure and fertility, it can remain as a productive ley for 2 to 3 years…
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Plugging The Protein Gap: Legumes
As protein prices have increased farmers are looking at being able to grow more protein on the farm to offset purchased protein supplements. The growing…
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Plugging The Protein Gap: Lucerne
Lucerne is a perennial legume which can be grown in temperate regions like Scotland however it will not be suitable for all areas. A productive…
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Plugging The Protein Gap: An Introduction
Increased global demand for supplementary protein sources and associated fluctuations in availability and price has resulted in greater interest in home grown protein rich forage…
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