Harbro is proud to have the UK’s largest nutrition department consisting of degree and PhD qualified nutritionists and scientists, ensuring technical support is available when required. Our nutrition department works closely with a number of key universities and research institutes, along with running an in-house research and development programme. This ensures that we are able to bring the latest information to our customers, which can then be used on a practical level.
As part of our commitment to innovation we are a leading partner in a £35 million government funded precision farming epi-centre, which will find new ways to measure and monitor on-farm performance. This leadership means that our customers will be the first to benefit from this new initiative.
Nutritional Articles
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Harbro leads the way in reducing methane emissions
22 Mar 2018With global CO2 emissions having risen again after a three-year period of stability, pressure is on for countries to take the recommendations of the Paris Agreement on climate change seriously, to...
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BEEF - Glasgow Vet School finishing performance trial
20 Mar 2018Keith and Margo Stewart, along with their sons Keith Jnr and Chae, operate Cocklarachy, a breeding and finishing unit in Aberdeenshire. The farm was originally bought by Keith’s grandfather in 1933...
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BEEF - Maximising output with a Stabiliser herd
17 Jan 2018The Norrie family run Denhead of Arbirlot Farm in Arbroath, a family business owned by brothers Douglas and Frank, with Frank’s son Robin now handling most of the day to day management. The farm ha...
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BEEF SUCKLER - Time for some pre-calving tips
17 Jan 2018As we look ahead again to the calving season, it is essential to understand and as far as possible control the factors that impact on the health and performance of the cow. Nutrition, health and go...
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BEEF SUCKLER - Improving conception rates with Super Suckler
17 Jan 2018The Smith family run Towiemore farm in Keith. The business is managed by brothers Colin and Graham, along with Graham’s two sons Ryan and Lewis, both of whom have studied at SRUC. Colin and Graham...
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DAIRY - Milk Monitor Update - What is an efficient diet?
9 Oct 2017When we think about improving efficiencies, the key areas that we are typically told to focus on are reducing our feed costs by using more forages and home grown feeds and buying in less concentrat...
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