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CRUCIAL COLOSTRUM

Anyone raising livestock knows the importance of early immunity. The neonate is born with immature immunity, which if not addressed can lead to loss of that animal - and it happens quickly. Over half of UK lamb mortality is said to occur in the first 24 hours of life, and mortality rates of nearly 4% are seen in calves...

AVOIDING IRON TOXICITY IN LIVESTOCK

UK soils are typically rich in iron, with it being the fourth most abundant element found in soil, and levels in excess of 100mg /kg DM quite typical. This means that iron requirements for ruminants are more than met by grazing and preserved forages such as hay or silage....

MAXIGAIN

Good nutrition has long been accepted as the foundation of a healthy and happy herd of cattle, be they for beef or dairy production. We already know a forage based diet works well, and the addition of concentrates adds that extra punch for consistent DLWG, but what else can we do to maximise our outputs...

MYCOBINDA

Mycotoxins are chemical compounds produced naturally by moulds. They vary in size and structure, but all have the ability to cause toxicity in livestock, including your cattle and sheep. Mycotoxins reduce farm profits by negatively affecting both crop yield and animal production, resulting in...

GHP LAMENESS