Livestock producers are being advised to assess their forage stocks ahead of an expected severe shortage this winter.
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Farmers face 15% increase in pig subscriptions
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How to revive stress-hit grassland
Dairy 14/08/2023
Close attention to grass and pasture utilisation will be needed for the rest of the year – despite cooler weather following the hottest start to summer on record.
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Pig slurry and poultry manure could be used to generate clean energy while providing commercial opportunities for farmers, say university researchers.
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Herbage seeds can mitigate drought
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More pig and poultry producers are showing interest in the benefits of including hybrid rye in feed rations.
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A drop in broiler intestinal health among poultry flocks during the summer months is becoming more pronounced, suggests the latest data.
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Industry leaders have welcomed a Defra decision to drop plans for compulsory animal welfare labels on food items.
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Yeast additive boosts lamb productivity
Livestock 17/07/2023
Lambs fed a yeast fermentation addition reach target finishing weights fasterr – generating more profit, suggests a study.
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Livestock producers are being encouraged to re-consider home grown concentrates to bolster rations where silage analysis indicates low energy forage.
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