With many farms feeding at grass is becoming "nice-too". This warm dry weather is leading to some very sparse grazing conditions and everywhere is beginning to look quite "Brown".
Every dairy farmer takes pride in watching a batch of calves develop into growing heifers and then come through to take their place in the dairy herd. Like most things the secret is letting them off to a flying start.
There is increasing evidence both from research and from commercial experience that supplementing ewes with high levels of vitamin E during pregnancy increases lamb vigour and enhances lamb growth rates.
The average lifespan of a cow these days is around three lactations. Given the cost of rearing them, poor longevity represents a major financial and ethical loss from the industry. Estimates put this cost to the farm at up to 2ppl.
At BOCM PAULS we are acutely aware that the care and control we apply throughout our business, from selection of raw materials to delivery of finished products, means we can provide our customers and food chain partners with real Safe Feed for Safe Food. Our commitment to this principle is central to the successful operation of our business.