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Keeping the rumen pH right and the resulting overall well-being of the cattle are the main reasons Ian Campbell and his sons Andrew and Bruce of Thrunton, Alnwick have been using Maxammon treated grain in their diets since 2019.
Pigs can still thrive despite the removal of zinc oxide from their diets and we're working with farmers who are achieving excellent results with zinc free diets
Rearing dairy replacement heifers represents a significant farm expense so its crucial that heifers have the best opportunity at first lactation to begin repaying these costs.
Easy to introduce treatments to control red mite to prevent damage to flock health and productivity
With animals now having been turned out, extra attention should be given to a smooth transition to reduce the risk of acidosis and the associated poor performance.
Harbro creep feed has enabled Stuart Dodd to improve DLWG and frame growth
Gilbert Bain at Heldonside Farm near Elgin says lamb creep has been key to their system since the late 1980s
“We have been using Lamb Feeder for the last 17 years (since 2007) and find it does a great job, we would be very reluctant to feed anything else” says Andrew MacLean, farm manager at Kings Arms Farm, Ballantrae, Ayrshire.
There is no better time to creep feed lambs and get them finished before any drop in market prices.
It is essential to continue feeding ewes post-lambing in order for them to adequately supply milk to their young and to retain body condition ready for lambing next year.