Livestock Nutrition

15 January 2021

Small changes are making a big difference for AHDB strategic dairy farmer Willie Baillie.

7 November 2019

Explore initial results showing that replacing a significant proportion of cereals with a high energy and protein forage can reduce feed costs whilst retaining high quality finished cattle.

18 December 2019

Gloucester pig club: Hear about the key messages from the Alltech conference held in the USA earlier this year.

24 April 2024

The tables below provide information on the different nutrients and vitamins needed in feed, for livestock to thrive.

3 March 2022

There are essential vitamins and minerals required to support productivity in livestock production. Issues can occur with imbalances, deficiencies or toxicity. It is important to understand how the different elements interact with each other, the clinical signs and management options to resolve the problem.

19 November 2019

This section of our rotational grazing series for beef production will help you tailor nitrogen application to your desired level of grassland production,

9 May 2025

If grass growth is not meeting animal demand, it’s important to take action. Read how to build up your grass covers in this section.

2 January 2025

Surplus grass usually starts to accumulate as grass growth peaks in May. In this section we explore different management options.

4 November 2024

High rainfall and poor soil conditions such as poaching are some of the things to consider when extending the grazing period.

10 October 2025

This section of our rotational grazing series for beef production will assist you in calculating a feed budget to meet stock requirements.

10 March 2020

A meeting for small-scale pig keepers on the topic of pig nutrition

28 June 2023

Keeping pigs is a satisfying experience but, before making the decision to become a keeper, you need to know the basics. This guide takes you through the key areas you need to be aware of and provides contacts for additional information.

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