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Independent On Farm Trials
In such challenging times, it has never been more important to make the right farm management decisions based on the full facts.
Since 1991 we at Kingshay have been bridging with gap between research and practice, providing dairy farmers with practical, unbiased, information and advice based on our own independent farm trials and investigations.
Smooth concrete in cattle yards and walkways is hazardous to cows. We are assessing a number of different grooving options here at Bridge Farm.
Young dairy heifers are the future of the herd. Kingshay has been investigating the cost benefit of the best rearing practises and the consequences of letting things slip...
Is your bedding cow friendly? Our latest 'Tried & Tested' project is looking at the pros and cons of different bedding materials and their role in mastitis control.
Our alternative grazing trial is looking at grazing mixtures for more challenging climatic conditions.
We test the leading varieties of maize in replicated field length plots as well as previously the effects of row spacing, seed rate and fertiliser placement.
Our cow comfort project is comparing a range of the latest cubicle designs and bedding surfaces (mats & mattresses).
Effective tracks are crucial to maximise grass utilisation. We are assessig some of the cow track options to compare cost effectiveness and practical use.
The objective of the trial is to look at the different starter P fertilisers on the market. We will be looking at the early stages of plant growth to see what affects the...