Extending Lactation
FACT: A modern dairy cow is readily capable of achieving a lactation period of 305…
Category: Daily Advice
Making the Most of Fodder Beet
The weeks before and after calving are nature’s window for optimising production and profitability. That’s…
Set up for the new season with magnesium
The weeks before and after calving are nature’s window for optimising production and profitability. That’s…
Getting More Days in Milk
Dairy cows deliver the most for your business when they are at peak lactation, so…
Support Your Bulls This Mating Season
Maize silage is regarded as a popular and low-cost source of starch and fibre and…
Maintaining productivity in hot weather
Heat stress occurs when the cow’s ability to dissipate excess body heat is compromised because…
Tips and advice feeding fodder beet 101
The feasibility of feeding fodder beet has been debated for several years now. On one…
Pellets Straights Or Blends
The choice of feed is a decision that can have far-reaching impacts, well beyond the…
Feeding Winter Brassicas 101
Brassica crops such as kale and swedes are a great winter feed. They are suitable…
Get the pellet Advantage
Maize silage is regarded as a popular and low-cost source of starch and fibre and…
Balancing The Nutritional Gaps When Feeding Maize Silage
Maize silage is regarded as a popular and low-cost source of starch and fibre and…
Using Herd Nutrition To Beat The Heat And Protect Milk Production
As scorching summer temperatures persist, what dairy farmers feed their cows can help beat the…
Nutrition and Reproduction
The name of the mating game is ENERGY! Attention to detail, including a focus on…
Making the Most of Peak Milk
Peak milk yield is often cited as a bellwether for the entire lactation performance. Given…
Successful Mating
Successful mating starts well before the breeding season; two of the keys to success are…
Starch
While starch is well-known as a great source of energy, several additional factors make it…
The importance of Peak Milk
Improving your herd’s peak milk production levels will go a long way to lift the…
Mighty magnesium
When a mineral is pivotal for animal health, it’s good to take a close look…
The Lowdown on Maize Silage
The popularity of maize silage as a common source of preserved forage is largely due…
Feed to Beat Ketosis
As one of the most common metabolic disorders seen on modern dairy farms, ketosis is…
Achieving Peak Milk
Peak milk levels may seem a distant thought, but the basis for success in this…
Maintaining Peak Milk
Dairy cows deliver the most for your business when they are at peak lactation, so…
Prepare for the Wet – Hidden Deficiencies
When paddocks are sodden and moisture levels go off the chart, even with the best…
Winter Crops
Are you prepared for the nutritional challenges that go hand-in-hand with winter crops? Here’s a…
Transition Management
The weeks before and after calving are nature’s window for optimising production and profitability. That’s…
Condition Scoring
Body condition scoring is an accepted method of assessing the levels of a cow’s energy…
Protein
Protein is one of the most important nutrients in a ruminant diet forming the building…
Pasture Nutrition
Pasture is king in New Zealand and the cheapest feed available on dairy farms. Skilful…
Counting the Cost of Somatic Cells
High somatic cell counts (SCC) are an obvious concern for farmers, but even if your…
What Do Your Cows Need
Pop quiz: Can you name the three main nutritional components of animal feed? If this…
Winter Feed Strategies
What to watch out for when planning your winter feed strategies for cattle.
PKE; Its Influence on Milk Composition
There has been a recent spotlight on palm kernel extract (PKE) and the influence it…
Spotlight on Nutrition
There are several factors that play a role in achieving a maximum return from your…
Mineral Blocks
When animals are fed exclusively on pasture, it pays to take a close look at…
Feeding Fodder Beef
Fodder beet is increasingly popular as a winter feed for dairy cows. However, it does…
Beat the Heat this Summer
As the mercury rises, so does the potential for heat stress in dairy cows, along…
