Like many Irish dairy farms, grass is the mainstay of the herd’s diet Irish dairy farmers, Kevin and Anne Gleeson, have adapted their feeding regime to help their spring-calving herd cope better with lush grass. British Dairying finds out more. Making the most of grass is the key to success for husband-and-wife team, Kevin and […]
Monthly Archives: March 2025
Feed & Nutrition: Maize, Forage, Grassland, Nutrition, Vitality, Selected Articles
Why careful consideration should be given when choosing a milk replacer
Aaron Brown, Trouw Nutrition Feeding calf milk replacer that closely resembles cows’ milk can pay dividends for calf development and performance, as practical research shows. British Dairying reports. The calf milk replacers of today are very different from those used 20 years ago, with research shaping an understanding of efficient calf nutrition. Speaking at a […]
In the first of a two-part feature, British Dairying reports on the finalists of the NMR RABDF Gold Cup ahead of its profile on competition winners Harper Adams University. Six herds made it to the final round of the NMR / RABDF Gold Cup competition – and none of them disappointed. Ruth and Stephen Ashley […]