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Managing forage shortfalls after drought
The recent weather has been extremely challenging. Drought conditions stopped grass growth across...
Act early to maintain grass in the diet
Recent dry and very-high-temperature weather put pressure on grazing platforms, particularly in...
Strong grass management, Stronger cow performance
Managing grass quality well is one of the most important drivers of milk solids, cow...
Buffer feeding: future-proofing milk and fertility
We have had a slow start to the year, but higher temperatures and a run of drier days have lifted...
Getting the best start at breeding
The cycle begins all over again this month (April). No sooner have we finished calving cows than...
Dealing with Weather and Feeding
Recent weather patterns have had a major influence on grazing management across farms, with...
Dealing with calving issues
The arrival of new calves is always rewarding, but the demands of the season often leave little...
Calm before the storm
Happy new year, everyone. With each new year, comes a new set of challenges! And while a lot of...
Block calving bottlenecks
Grazing season has drawn to a close on all farms at this stage.
What your silage is telling you
As October brought milder weather, grass growth has had a seasonal boost across the country. Data...
InTouch - October 2025
Working on the conditions
InTouch - September 2025
Autumn is upon us, bringing shorter days and lower temperatures.
InTouch - August 2025
August – the final month of summer, if you still assume we have defined seasons.
InTouch - July 2025
June brought some welcome rain to support grass growth, with much of the country surpassing the...
Increasing silage quality
As the saying goes ‘April showers bring May flowers’ and with the arrival of May our thoughts...
Focus for 100
Spring 2025 has been kind to farms this year compared to the extended wet period that occurred in...
Focus for 100
As mentioned in my previous article, Alltech has commenced a campaign called Focus for 100,...
Focus for 100
The cycle begins again with the arrival of new calves. The next 100 days are not only the busiest...
Final steps for winter
It is very hard to predict the hand that the weather will deal.
Preparing for lactation end
We are in the final stretch before the arrival of full winter feeding for many. Average farm...