COMBINE TECH AND NUTRITION FOR THE BEST OUTCOME
Farm technology is an exciting frontier, and it’s changing how we manage herds. From collars to boluses, apps and dashboards, farmers are promised real-time insights on rumination, activity and heat detection. All of this is useful, but data alone doesn’t increase farm performance. We are now using tech and nutrition together, pairing this data with […]
TRANSITION MAKES OR BREAKS REPRODUCTION
By September, most herds are already calved and are heading towards mating. The window to influence pre-calving minerals has passed, and decisions made in the transition period are only just becoming obvious. How well the cows cycle, express heats, and conceive this spring is a direct reflection of the mineral balance they received during the […]
MINERAL DEFICIENCY DIRECTLY RELATED TO EMPTY RATES
Successfully carrying the foetus through to full term is quite a balancing act. Maintaining a successful pregnancy requires the correct level of energy, and protein, as well as a quality source of carbohydrates. In the case of a ruminant, this means good-quality fibre. Also required is a correctly balanced ratio of minerals and vitamins. These are all critical factors in maintaining the very tightly balanced ratio of hormones required in early pregnancy.