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British Farming Awards

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21 Oct 2021
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21 Oct 2021
Marts the Heart Awards aim to recognise the livestock auctions driving the industry forwards and giving the most back to the farming community.
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Balanced nutrition drives lamb growth rates

Balanced nutrition drives lamb growth rates

02 Jul 202113:39
The addition of sodium, selenium and sulphur to nitrogen fertiliser applications has successfully boosted growth rates of freshly weaned lambs by over 17 per cent according to a 2020 study.
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Reasons to creep feed beef calves in July

Reasons to creep feed beef calves in July

02 Jul 202113:36
A natural decline in both grass growth and cow milk yields in July to September means creep feeding is a no brainer if you want to maintain calf growth rates.
BeeflivestockNutrition
From carbon dioxide to protein

From carbon dioxide to protein

26 Apr 202120:00
A novel form of protein feed made from waste carbon dioxide could provide livestock farmers with an alternative to existing sources like fishmeal and soya that are coming under environmental pressure.
livestockNutrition
Feed sustainability now a key buying consideration

Feed sustainability now a key buying consideration

26 Apr 202119:58
The origin of feed is becoming a key issue for livestock producers, but care is needed transitioning to sustainable protein sources.
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Potential to enhance nutritional profile of mealworms for animal feed

Potential to enhance nutritional profile of mealworms for animal feed

22 Apr 202116:05
Recent research has concluded that feeding mealworms a diet of wheat bran combined with the enzyme phytase significantly increases their mineral composition. Hannah Noble reports.
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Planning for a reseed

Planning for a reseed

22 Apr 202115:32
Reseeding is a reliable way of increasing productivity and quality of grassland leys, but several factors should be considered before taking action. Hannah Noble reports.
BeefClimate ChangedairyGrasslandlivestockNutritionsheepShows & Sales
GRASS AND SILAGE SPECIAL: Rapid wilting spotlighted in silage trials

GRASS AND SILAGE SPECIAL: Rapid wilting spotlighted in silage trials

23 Mar 202110:48
Better quality silage can be achieved with rapid wilting, silage experts in a recent Volac briefing have said.
GrasslandlivestockNutrition
Nutrition tips for robotic milking systems

Nutrition tips for robotic milking systems

15 Jan 202111:37
Equal attention needs to be paid to concentrate fed though the robot and the ration at the feed fence to maximise milking efficiencies and performance on robotic milking systems.
dairylivestockNutrition
Digestibility of maize vital to avoid fall in milk output

Digestibility of maize vital to avoid fall in milk output

14 Dec 202015:39
Digestibility of early season maize silage can be low, resulting in nutrient wastage and even a reduction in milk production, but there are ways to mitigate this. Hannah Noble reports.
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Persistence pays off for Canadian dairy farm

Persistence pays off for Canadian dairy farm

14 Dec 202015:04
Over the last three years the Loewith family, of Summitholm Holsteins, has made three significant changes to its cow management strategy and reaped the benefits. Hannah Noble reports.
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Making brassicas work for you

Making brassicas work for you

17 Nov 202016:58
Grazing some classes of livestock on brassicas outside over winter could prove to be a cost-effective feed source if managed correctly. Helen Mathieu of Germinal shares her tips to realising their potential.
BeefdairylivestockNutritionsheep
Could fodder beet have a place in your beef system?

Could fodder beet have a place in your beef system?

14 Nov 202000:02
Fodder beet can offer input and cost savings in multiple beef rearing scenarios. Dr Jim Gibbs offered some advice on the best approach for beef farmers in a recent AHDB webinar. Hannah Park reports.
BeeflivestockNutrition
2020 – the year of drought and monsoon weather conditions

2020 – the year of drought and monsoon weather conditions

10 Nov 202017:11
The third year of ADAS’s grass YEN competition highlighted the challenges a year of unpredictable weather has had on grass growth with quality down as well as yields across the UK. Hannah Noble reports.
BeefdairyGrasslandlivestockNutritionsheepTechnology
Changes needed for livestock sector to hit net zero

Changes needed for livestock sector to hit net zero

06 Oct 202017:39
An independent report commissioned by the Centre for Innovation and Excellence in Livestock has concluded new methods of mitigating carbon emissions from livestock production must be found to reach net zero targets by 2050.
BeefClimate ChangedairyEnergyEnvironmentGrasslandlivestockNutritionPigpoultrysheepShows & SalesTechnology
Using essential oils in livestock production

Using essential oils in livestock production

16 Sep 202014:10
Essential oils have been used for their medicinal and flavouring properties for hundreds of years, but a new market is emerging within the livestock sector in pursuit of a replacement for prophylactic antibiotic therapy.
BeefdairylivestockNutritionPigpoultrysheepShows & Sales
DAIRY SPECIAL: Searching for improved accuracy of silage analysis

DAIRY SPECIAL: Searching for improved accuracy of silage analysis

08 Sep 202014:32
As well as championing the use of dried and ground near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) silage analysis, Eurofins laboratories has launched a series of new indexes to help farmers to optimise their silage production.
BeefdairyGrasslandlivestockNutritionsheepShows & SalesTechnology
Best practice to make the most of automatic calf feeders

Best practice to make the most of automatic calf feeders

08 Sep 202014:18
Automatic calf feeders are an increasingly popular option for rearing calves. Colin Mason, of Scotland’s Rural College, offers some advice as to how to get the best out of them. Hannah Noble reports.
Beefcalfcalf feederscalvesdairylivestockNutritionShows & SalesTechnology
The changing face of vet and farmer communication

The changing face of vet and farmer communication

25 Aug 202015:53
Many farmers up and down the country enjoy attending meetings held by vets and other organisations, but as lockdown put a stop to social gatherings how do farmers want to proceed into the new normal? Hannah Noble reports.
BeefdairylivestockNutritionPigpoultrysheepShows & SalesTechnologyWelfare
Lockdown beer turned into pig feed

Lockdown beer turned into pig feed

03 Aug 202014:45
Publicans are being urged to look at sustainable alternatives to dispose of waste beer, including animal feed
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Elanco completes Bayer Animal Health acquisition

Elanco completes Bayer Animal Health acquisition

03 Aug 202013:06
The transaction was valued at $6.89 billion (£5.14bn)
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