Technical Information: Cows and Beef Cattle
We are proud of our products and their positive impact on livestock performance. As such, we want to share with you our scientific and technical data. Please browse through this section to examine up-to-date product information, trial results and research data to understand how our live yeast products could benefit the cows and beef cattle in your care.Many people are advising that this winter offers the opportunity for profitable milk production as a result of the favourable relationship between milk prices and feed prices.
Read MoreThe incessant wet weather over recent months has created huge pressure on dairy and beef farmers for the coming winter. It is, therefore, important to plan winter feeding now to mitigate the financial impact on farm.
Read MoreFeeding dairy cows is a balancing act. It is important to get sufficient energy and protein into the cow to maximise genetic potential in milk yield, and yet energy dense diets can increase rumen acidity, leading to health problems and poor performance.
Read MoreTurning 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 ...
Read MoreActisaf 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 ...
Read MoreWith 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.
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