A training webinar focusing on improved rearing of heifers will take place on Thursday, February 3. In the 60-minute lunchtime...
January 28, 2022
On a recent Volac ‘Feeding For Future’ webinar, Dr. Jessica Cooke spoke about maximising calf performance by increasing milk intakes...
October 23, 2021
The dairy nutrition company Volac has announced its acquisition of Micron Bio Systems, the UK based bio-science solutions business. Micron...
August 17, 2021
Cutting grass earlier in the day could help speed up wilting – even in overcast conditions – according to in-house...
March 11, 2021
During a recent Volac webinar on the dairy heifer – from conception to weaning – it was outlined the importance...
February 26, 2021
New research from Michigan State University, US, demonstrates significant improvements in cow productivity with specific fatty acid supplementation through early...
August 9, 2020
Volac has warned that “unnecessary stockpiling” of its products by customers during the Covid-19 outbreak could put pressure on its...
April 6, 2020
The AHDB has been awarded £1 million from the Betty Lawes’ Foundation to expand its strategic dairy farm network. This...
April 5, 2019
With uncertainty still surrounding the future of valuable European exports, more than 90% of UK sheep producers say it will...
November 9, 2018
Farmers looking to get their hands on computerised calf feeders may soon be able do so, thanks to a new...
November 2, 2018
Calves housed in groups with computerised feeding perform better than those kept penned individually, according to animal nutritionists. Less work,...
September 8, 2018
Cattle youngstock rearers now have a quick and easy way of recording and monitoring individual calf growth rates against pre-set...
August 19, 2018
British firm Volac has announced it will spend £3 million on a new purpose-built finishing and packing facility in Ireland....
June 29, 2018
When making baled silage, it is important to note what specifications of bale-wrap (film) you are getting. While ‘standard’ 750mm...
May 24, 2017
Silage bales are an expensive commodity therefore protecting them should be a priority for farmers, according to Caitriona Mullin, North...
July 22, 2016
With the Irish dairy sector in expansion mode, efficient heifer rearing has become vitally important on many farmers around the...
December 8, 2015
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