Mayo mattresses prove tempting for Devon herd
You just need to look at the neat row of cows filling every cubicle to know what the herd at Woodhay Farm near Exeter thinks of the Mayo cow mattresses.
May 2021
Coylton Mill – increased production and meeting the needs of farmers
Coylton Mill in Ayrshire is one of Mole Valley Farmers’ four ruminant feed mills and has enjoyed a record breaking winter period with manufactured feed volumes up 17% over the prior year period.
May 2021
Managing trace element status of your weaning lambs
Care must be taken to provide adequate levels of trace elements to lambs as they transition from milk to pasture to avoid any drop in
growth rates.
May 2021
Supplementing to support fertility and milk production at grass
Feeding digestible fibre and rumen protected fats to spring calving cows in early lactation can help support production and body
condition while protecting fertility.
May 2021
Focus on teat condition to keep flies at bay
Keeping teat skin in good condition can help limit the impact of fly nuisance on both cows and people as we head into summer.
May 2021
Taking stock of forage
With first cut silage underway, maize drilled and cereal crops growing, it's a good time to assess silage stocks and put plans in place for the coming harvest to help improve feeding next winter.
May 2021
Vets and nutritionists: what is the role of a vet in relation to on-farm nutrition?
What and how a cow is fed directly affects her productivity, health, fertility and much more. And with purchased feeds being one of the biggest costs on a farm, it is vital vets, nutritionists and farmers work together to optimise diets and the economic gains.
May 2021
Industry leading diploma marks its tenth year
It’s been 10 years since the first student graduated from Harper Adams University with a Diploma in Ruminant Nutrition thanks to an initiative spearheaded by Mole Valley Farmers.
April 2021
Impact of heifer protein feeding goes under spotlight
Protein feeding strategies to help lower the carbon footprint and financial costs of heifer rearing are the focus of a new trial involving Nottingham University and Mole Valley Farmers.
April 2021
Feed ingredient choice can cut the carbon footprint of dairy diets by up to 50%
Thinking about feed ingredient choice can reduce the carbon footprint of dairy cow diets by up to 50% according to calculations carried out by Mole Valley Farmers.
April 2021