The need for calcium doubles at calving
A subcutaneous calcium injection will only last for around four hours and provide only a fraction of the amount needed during calving.
March 2025
Large reseeding returns on UK dairy farms
Good quality, high yielding grass remains the cheapest feed for dairy cows and is the key to profitable milk production in the UK.
March 2025
The Knowledge Network
We are the UK leaders in ruminant nutrition and we have forged links with experts and leading research institutions around the world.
March 2025
Focus on feeding this spring
Spring brings the opportunity of turnout onto fresh grazing, a welcome sight for many especially if forage stocks have been tight in the last few weeks.
March 2025
Using farm tech to boost milk from forage
Using technology to establish when rain is coming and how much grass is available in every field, means the Roberts family can make decisions from the comfort of their kitchen table.
March 2025
How to plan for your spring turnout
Planning your strategy ahead of spring turnout can improve the health and productivity of your herd for the rest of the grazing season.
March 2025
Magnesium - How to get it right and keep it simple
Every year animals are lost because they’re not getting enough magnesium, even though following a few simple guidelines can reduce the cost of fatalities and lost production.
March 2025
100% mycotoxin prevalence in 2024 maize crop survey
A Mole Valley Farmers mycotoxin survey carried out by our graduate Molly Watkins has identified a high prevalence and high quantities of mycotoxins in the 2024 maize crop.
Trial Shows How to Halve Carbon Footprint of Dairy Diets
It is possible to reduce the carbon footprint of dairy rations by over 50%, maintain milk yields and boost milk proteins, according to results from a Mole Valley Farmers trial at Duchy College’s Future Farm.
December 2024
Protein Feeding From 12 to 15 Months Found to Boost First Lactation Milk Yield
Feeding high levels of digestible undegradable protein (DUP) to heifers from 12 to 15 months of age can raise first lactation yields by over 1,400kg per head, increase longevity and improve sustainability, according to results from a ground-breaking trial.
December 2024