Case Studies

Adrian O’Driscoll has a real focus on maximising the amount of milk solids produced from grazed grass, while also ensuring he meets the nutritional requirements of his herd while grazing.

Efficiency from grass, but without compromising production or fertility, is the aim of Cheshire dairy farmer, Richard Kennerley, who milks 320 Holstein Jersey cross cows, in partnership with his parents and wife, Pam, in Somerford Booths, near Congleton.

High quality grazed grass lies at the heart of the 270-strong Friesian-based spring-block calving system Robert Sims runs at Holly Bank Farm, near Congleton in Cheshire. But there were a few signs that poor rumen function was affecting the cows.

Robin Ward milks 450 Holstein Friesian cows at Hungerford Farm in Madeley, Staffordshire, where he operates a paddock-based grazing system across 450 acres.

Despite low milk prices and the current trend to reduce expenditure on feed, one dairy farming couple won’t contemplate removing Actisaf from their herd’s diet.

Buying in young calves to rear on multi-suckled cows can be fraught with difficulty.