Dairy Advice - Autumn

Maintaining Peak Milk
Dairy cows deliver the most for your business when they are at peak lactation, so keeping them at this level for as long as possible makes good economic sense. While some decline is inevitable, most of the fall-off in production we see usually comes from issues related to feed quality and quantity. Understanding what drives this fall in lactation yield is the first step to reversing the productivity slump.
The Lowdown on Maize Silage
Maize silage is regarded as a popular and low-cost source of starch and fibre. Provided you make allowances for its nutritional limitations, this feed option can be used as a profitable supplement for any dairy system.