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Feeding for milk and butterfats: optimising the rumen microbes

Many dairy herds throughout the UK are returning to the grazing platform, taking advantage of such an excellent, cost-effecti...

The transition period and early lactation: a springboard to a successful lactation

A focus on management and nutrition during the 3 weeks pre- and post-calving makes all the difference to performance in the n...

Optimising cow performance during the transition period

The transition period sets the foundation for a cow’s lactation performance and future productivity. Kevin Doyle explores the...

Making the most of stemmy forages

Thinking about forage from the rumen microbes’ perspective, by our technical manager Kevin Doyle

The role of microbes in fibre digestibility

As the year progresses and grass matures, palatability and digestibility reduce, meaning intakes and milk yield can drop off....

Setting herds up for successful lactation

With calving season in full swing, the prospect of a more sustainable milk price in 2024 and the end of a long housing period...

Actisaf® helps to meet transition demands

Actisaf® Sc47 live yeast is a powerful tool to help the most demanding period in the lactation cycle, from the transition per...

Save on production costs by maximising efficiency

Making the most of forage and feed will be key to controlling costs on dairy farms across the country. Feed efficiency is a c...

Balancing nutrients in grass with compound feed

Maximising the utilisation of high quality home grown forage is vital for any profitable dairy enterprise. And, with grazing ...

Optimise the rumen for improved feed efficiency and lower costs of production

Rising prices of feed, fertiliser and energy keep putting pressure on the dairy sector, with production costs at farm level r...

The role of rumen microbes in Net Zero Dairy

Under pressure from all sides, the dairy industry is exploring ways to reduce its environmental impact, while also maintainin...

Feed the rumen microbes for improved feed efficiency in dairy herds

As dairies across the UK and Ireland look ahead to winter feeding, there is much to be considered. With high feed costs and l...