Today’s high yielding dairy cow requires precise feeding to ensure that yield and milk quality are optimised, that she gets back in calf quickly and that she has minimal health problems during lactation. She then needs to be prepared for the next lactation.
Dairy compounds continue to offer significant advantages to farmers whether you:
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The use of blends in ruminant systems can offer significant benefits to farmers looking to feed their livestock a nutritionally balanced, cost-effective diet, while reducing the overall costs of feeding their stock. We can formulate specific blends making use of a wide variety of top quality raw materials, sourced from around the world which are then accurately blended together in our fully UFAS approved facilities.
Blends offer the flexibility of straights yet have the requirement of only one storage bin. NWF’s bespoke formulations mean our feed specialist can provide a tailor made feed plan, unique to each of our customers.
NWF Blends can be manipulated to carry a range of feed supplements including:
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Our national team of feed specialists can help you find the perfect blends for you business,
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YOUNGSTOCK BLENDS
We have a comprehensive range of standard blends that are tailored for healthy youngstock growth. Correct nutrition in the early years is vital for efficient performance in the milking cow and beef animal.
YOUNGSTOCK FEEDS
NWF have a comprehensive range of feeds to suit any age of Youngstock, available as pellets or nuts. Formulated using quality raw materials the diets support growth from an early age.
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In addition to compounds and blends, NWF Agriculture supplies a comprehensive range of associated products to help maximise herd production and health. From milk powders to minerals we offer products to support and enhance milk production, calving and health.
The range includes products to support forage production with a wide portfolio of seed, fertiliser and silage additives. Our advice and technical services offer the additional support required to ensure you are growing the best quality forage, harvested at the right time and fed in conjunction with ration plans for your herd.
High performing cows in the transition period:
• Formulated to reduce issues associated with cows in the transition period
• Low Calcium, High Magnesium – helps prevent milk fever and low blood Magnesium
• Protected Copper, Zinc and Selenium
• Helps reduce the potential of retained cleansing
• Contains MOS/β-glucan – activates cows immune system & improve colostrum quality
• Biotin- improves hoof hardness and condition
• Salmon Fish Oil – improves early calf vigour
• Protected Choline – improves liver function
Typical intakes cattle 150g head/day
*Do not feed to sheep
General-purpose mineral lick to supplement cattle:
High specification lick suitable for Dairy cows, Suckler cows, Breeding youngstock & Store Cattle
• Full range of trace elements & vitamins to balance deficiencies in grass and silages
High Zinc level to support immune function, udder and foot health
• High levels of Selenium & Vitamin E to support immune system
• Contains Copper to support fertility in breeding stock
Typical intakes cattle 150g head/day
*Do not feed to sheep
For grazing animals, including mixed livestock
High quality protein & energy feed tub, suitable for grazing cattle and sheep
• Excellent source of energy from sugars, starch and protected fat
• High quality rumen bypass protein
• Protected Zinc to support a healthy immune system and
encourage foot health
• Good levels of vitamins, minerals and trace elements to
counter forage shortfalls
• Helps boost fertility and growth rates by supplementing
forage based diets
Typical intakes cattle 100-150g head/day
Typical intakes sheep 20-50g head/day
For use in cows and heifers at breeding time.
• Promotes fertility & supports foetus development
• Optimum levels of Calcium & Phosphorus to maximise fertility
• Full range of trace elements & vitamins to balance deficiencies in grass and silages
• High levels of Selenium & Vitamin E for good conception rates & embryo survival
• Protected Copper, Zinc & Selenium which improves bio availability of minerals
• High Zinc level to support immune function, udder and foot health
• 12% Magnesium to reduce the risk of staggers during known risk period
Typical intakes cattle 150g head/day
*Do not feed to sheep
Reduce the risk of staggers (Hypomagnesemia) in lactating cattle and sheep.
• 3 sources of highly accessible Magnesium
• Combination of quickly available and slow release sources offer 24 hour protection against Staggers
• Vitamin D3 to aid absorption of Calcium to help prevent Milk Fever
• Balanced range of trace elements and vitamins to address Spring & Autumn grass deficiencies
Typical intakes cattle 200g head/day
Typical intakes sheep 30g head/day
*Suitable for mixed grazing
Whatever your farming system we provide expert advice and solutions to help farm businesses
Silage qualities present both opportunities and challenges this winter
17th September 2021
There are large variations between cuts and regions with regards to silage qualities, so regular analyses will be key to achieving consistently balanced diets this winter. Some key points that are consistent between the averages are summarised below:-
Read MoreGrazing Management for Beef Cattle
31st August 2021
Spring growth was delayed by roughly a month, with prolonged dry cold frosty weather causing havoc with grass growth.
Read MoreMaximise youngstock potential by starting on the right foot
3rd August 2021
Whether rearing beef calves in a suckler herd situation or artificially rearing them from the dairy sector, attention to detail and ensuring calves get the best start is fundamental to lifetime performance.
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for Orders: sales@nwfagriculture.co.uk
or call: 0800 262 397
Friday 29th October
Visit the NWF trade stand and meet the team at Borderway Agri Expo 2021 for information on our dairy, beef and sheep feed range and associated products.
Wednesday 9th February 2022
Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB
Meet the NWF team at AgriScot 2022 for information on our dairy, beef and sheep feed range and associated products.
https://agriscot.co.uk/UK Dairy Day 2021
Westmorland County Show
Wixland Mill Open Day
AgriScot 2020
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Contact Enquiries on: 0800 756 2787
for Orders: sales@nwfagriculture.co.uk
or call: 0800 262 397
Contact Us
Contact Enquiries on: 0800 756 2787
for Orders: sales@nwfagriculture.co.uk
or call: 0800 262 397
