Heifers hold the key to the future on any dairy farm system. As they transition from calves to potential milk producers, understanding and correctly nurturing the critical stages of their development is essential to overall herd productivity and profitability.
Author: Will Brocklehurst, InTouch Feeding Specialist
On U.K. dairy farms,...
Tim Kneale, Alltech InTouch feeding specialist for Southwest England, offers expert guidance for stock-taking forages and winter feed planning, with tips on how to balance and maximise forage and feed utilisation on any dairy system.
While it can feel like an extra-laborious job, there’s no getting away from the importance of feed...
With feed prices remaining at such high levels, it is more important than ever to ensure that the quality and nutritional value of your grains and forages are being optimised as the winter feeding season approaches. Although field conditions during harvest play a significant role in determining the quality of ingredients at feed out, producers...
Testing reveals rising mycotoxin risks across Europe in 2023
As producers in Europe navigate the complexities of an ever-changing climate, a growing body of evidence underscores the critical role that climate variability plays in shaping mycotoxin landscapes — and risks — across regions.
Contrasting conditions highlight mycotoxin...