Technical Information: Cows and Beef Cattle

Turning livestock out to grass as soon as weather and ground conditions allow and once sufficient grass covers have built up, should at least in theory be the core focus for farmers over the
 next few weeks. Because grass is cheaper than silage or concentrate feeds, getting cows out 
to grass early ...

Actisaf Sc 47 is widely regarded as the most 
effective live yeast on the market for creating and
 maintaining a stable rumen pH. Rumen stability is 
of vital importance in order to facilitate the effective
 digestion and absorption of nutrients, which is essential 
if average daily gains are to be ...

With dairy heifer prices around £2,000 a head and rearing costs approaching £1,500 there are clear reasons to focus on efficient heifer rearing to improve overall dairy herd profitability. One of the key factors affecting the cost of heifer rearing is the growth rate achieved.

Summer is finally here, the cows are out grazing lush grass and you can forget about complicated winter rationing and let the cows look after themselves. If only it was that simple!

If you want to achieve economic milk yields and good fertility then the management of late lactation cows and the dry cow period are critical. We take a look at some of the key issues to consider...