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28th November 2023
An increasing amount of time and resources are being invested in calves, as farmers recognise their importance in future-proofing their dairy herds. Colostrum plays a vital role in lifetime health and performance: a golden bullet to prevent problems before they begin! There have been huge improvements in how and when colostrum is fed, but are we doing enough to improve the value of the colostrum itself?
Read MoreSustainable Feeding for Staffordshire Herd
15th November 2023
James Tattersall and his family run Hundred Acre Farm in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside. Calving in July and August, the 130 head Friesian/ Jersey Cross are milked twice a day, with the herd averaging 7000 litres and milk constituent averages of 4.8% butterfat & 4% milk protein. The herd is rotationally grazed from early Spring to late Autumn to maximise efficiencies of homegrown forage. The calves are fed on NWF Calf Starter Pellets & NWF’s Ultra Hi-Pro Heifer milk replacer, whilst the dry cows are supplemented with NWF’s Dry Cow Mineral buckets in the lead-up to calving.
Read MoreMaximising Diets with Molasses
7th November 2023
Following on from a mild winter during which grass growth didn’t completely stop growing, we have faced a wet and warm summer which has delivered variable silage conditions and initial analyses results. Higher fibres however will challenge intakes, where molasses could play a key role.
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