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Supplementing At Turnout
With improved weather conditions leading to strong grass growth and a lack of winter forage in the pit to help buffer the spring grass flush, the incidence and extent of milk fat depression is likely to be high following turnout. However, consideration of
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How to protect your dairy farm from falling milk prices
Farmgate milk prices have been falling in the UK since the start of 2018. What’s causing this trend? And how can you protect your livelihood as a dairy farmer?
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Protecting the Profitable Litres at Grass
Neil Birkett of Volac international was featured in British Dairying April discussing the impacts of turn out and how the change of diet can impact a dairy cows productivity if not managed properly.
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British Dairying Feature April Issue: Body Condition Score
There’s nothing new about body condition scoring (BCS); it’s a practice that has been used for many years as an effective barometer of each individual cow’s nutritional needs, health and wellbeing. However, according to a recent survey carried out by Vola
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How robotic milking can help dairy farmers boost yields
Amid promises of enhanced milk yields, higher milk quality, improved cow welfare and reduced farm labour, robotic milking is growing in popularity. Here’s what you need to know.
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Fatty acids in feeding programmes for dairy cows
Research on individual fatty acids, the component parts of what we commonly refer to as 'fat', has increased recently and with it our understanding of the necessity to consider the type of 'fat' supplement we offer dairy cows in more detail.
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Infographic: Right Fat, Right Time.
In this infographic, we discuss what fats are and how they affect your cattle. With the right fat fed at the right time, you can get the most out of your dairy cows.
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How new technology is transforming dairy farming
From drone surveillance to robotic milking, a widening selection of exciting technologies are transforming dairy farming. Here are some of the most jaw-dropping innovations.
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What funding is available to help dairy farmers invest in technology?
There’s some seriously exciting technology available to dairy farmers. Technology that can transform your business and enhance your profits. But it doesn’t come cheap. Here are some funding streams that could help.
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EBook: Right fat, right time.
Feeding dairy cows to enhance productivity and profit.
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How to improve dairy cow fertility through nutrition
Fertility in dairy cows is heavily influenced by nutrition - and getting it right is a precise science. Here are some tips to improve fertility rates in your herd.
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Super greens: why silage is great for dairy cows (and dairy farmers)
Farmers have preserved pasture for animals since the 1870s. But what are the benefits of silage for dairy farmers and their cattle?