Silage lessons learnt
The 2022 growing season provided a clear reminder of why it’s important to capture and lock-in silage yield and quality at every opportunity.
November 2022
The 2022 growing season provided a clear reminder of why it’s important to capture and lock-in silage yield and quality at every opportunity.
November 2022
Coccidiosis cases in autumn born calves housed over the winter are common and the disease risk remains high until Christmas.
November 2022
Rearing dairy heifer calves is one of a dairy farmers’ biggest annual expenses accounting for around 20% of production costs, despite heifers yielding no income until their first lactation and little profit until their second year.
November 2022
Farmers are urged to assess their heifers at housing and take action to correct any weight issues following reports that grazing shortages and heat stress this summer have impacted growth rates.
October 2022
Molecare Farm Vets, in conjunction with Mole Valley Farmers and Mole Valley Feed Solutions, is pleased to host a Sheep Nutrition talk on Tuesday 1st November from 12-2pm
October 2022
With rising food costs, escalating fuel charges and increases in energy prices to consider, it can be tempting to look at areas where cutbacks can be made - but is pest control one of them?
October 2022
Our experts have launched a new service to help grassland farmers target the correct nutrients for their soil, boost productivity, remain profitable and reduce carbon emissions
October 2022
This summer’s extremely dry weather, followed by rain will increase the risk of mycotoxin presence in already stressed harvested crops this year with particular risk to cereals and maize
October2022
How we manage and feed the cow in the weeks up to calving can have a significant impact on the success of the following lactation and getting her back in calf
October 2022
As we start to think about bringing cattle in for the winter, it is important to remember housing can be a very stressful time for cows.
October 2022