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BlogNavigating Feed Price Fluctuations: Strategies for Ruminant NutritionAs feed prices fluctuate significantly—from highs in 2022 to lower levels in 2024—dairy farmers and the dairy industry must adapt their strategies to enhance income over feed costs or manage least-cost formulations when milk-to-feed price ratios are constrained. Ruminants possess a unique ability to extract energy from fiber due to the fermentative activity in their […]
Oct 31, 2024
BlogGet more from winter rations with Levucell SCFollowing a wet spring and a summer low in sunshine many farmers are facing a mixed bag when it comes to silage quality. Careful balancing of winter rations along with good management from clamp to cow will help to achieve consistent, efficient milk production. This spring saw higher rainfall followed by an almost non-existent summer. […]
Sep 8, 2024
BlogHow to get more from your maize silageAfter a difficult growing season, you may be faced with one or more challenges for your maize silage: We’re here to help you make the most of the maize you’ve grown and produce as much milk as possible from your silage. Five key steps to preserve quality in your maize silage, from harvest to feed-out: […]
Jul 28, 2024
BlogOptimising dry cow nutrition for better appetite and rumen capacityThe transition period is the most critical and challenging phase in a dairy cow’s production cycle. The significant metabolic, physiological and hormonal changes faced by a transition cow massively impact her rumen health. This can often lead to an imbalanced microbiota and poor rumen function in early lactation, risking long-term health and fertility issues. So, […]
Jul 25, 2024
BlogHow a microbial bedding conditioner can replace limePeter Cheek explains how EazyBed PRO has helped reduce SCC in Godminster Farm’s 300-cow dairy. Find out more here. Your dairy cows will spend 10-14 hours per day lying down. For all of that time, their udders are in contact with the bedding you have provided, as well as the potential pathogens it can harbour. […]
Jul 24, 2024
White PapersEazyBed PRO Piglet Performance Trial SummaryA commercial farm trial of EAZYBED PRO microbial bedding conditioner in farrowing houses highlights improved piglet performance, health and survival. Please complete the form below to download the trial summary. What you will find in the trial summary: EazyBed PRO is a bacterial bedding conditioner which can be used in farrowing houses to support piglet […]
Jul 23, 2024
BlogOptimizing dairy cow performance: The role of rumen wall integrityRumen health is essential for an efficient and productive dairy herd. Maintaining the integrity of the rumen wall is key to ensure dairy cows performance and welfare and can have benefits throughout their whole life cycle. Get more milk from cows with good rumen wall integrity Optimal rumen health is crucial for dairy cow success, […]
Jul 23, 2024
BlogHow using a microbial bedding conditioner can boost piglet performanceMaintaining bedding quality and comfort by using a microbial bedding conditioner can have positive impacts on piglet performance and wellbeing. Farmers find multiple benefits from using microbial bedding conditioner Pig producers are discovering that switching from lime to microbial bedding conditioner such as EAZYBED PRO in farrowing houses can have several benefits: Northern Ireland pig […]
Jul 23, 2024
White PapersBactocell Drink Trial SummaryA trial with Sensehub Poultry on a Herefordshire unit has shown how Bactocell Drink can benefit broilers during stress periods Please complete the form below to request a copy of the trial summary. What you will find in the trial summary: Bactocell Drink allows you to be reactive and offer bird gut support for better […]
Jun 20, 2024
BlogHow to make the most of cereal cropsFollowing the unfavourable conditions faced this year, which could lower grass silage quality, cereals offer flexible options. Three ways to use cereals Cereals are versatile crops that can be used in three ways to bolster ruminant diets. Whether you are looking for a good source of fibre, a rumen-friendly starch, or a convenient concentrate feed, […]
Jun 11, 2024