Enclosed in your Mailing:
Vitamin Requirements for Dairy Cows
There are several vitamins which are essential for dairy cows. The requirements vary according to the stage of lactation and, because cattle do not synthesise these vitamins in sufficient quantities, we must ensure that the ration provides them; this often means that supplementation will be necessary.
This Dairy Insight explores the functions, deficiencies and sources of vitamins essential for dairy cattle.
March Checklist
In this months checklist:
- Capital Grants Update
- Animal Health & Welfare Pathway
- Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier
- Bluetongue Update
- Training to Achieve Excellence
- Farm Focus
- Milk & Fuel Prices
- Timely Tips
- New scientific discoveries could reduce your fertiliser costs…
Your invited to join the EDF meeting in Cheshire.
“The Road to Congress 2026”.
The EDF-UK Spring meeting in Cheshire on Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th March will be hosting a visit to three farms, all achieving excellent performance in different ways. The meeting will be attended by EDF Managing Director Judit Kühl, who will particularly contribute to the discussion planning for the 2026 EDF Congress which EDF are hosting in Chester – hence the meeting title “The Road to Congress 2026”.
If you are interested in attending, please contact the office on 01458 851555 or email helen.frost@kingshay.co.uk.
Stride Focus
Improving mobility is a complex challenge with numerous interactions including nutrition, genetics, housing, diagnostics,
and actions to treat problems.
Clear allocation of responsibilities for managing hoof health issues and having a relevant plan are vital to making sustained improvements in mobility.
In your mailing, you will find a Stride workbook designed to assist you in establishing your tailored hoof health plan.
Tried & Tested is back!
In collaboration with British Dairying, we are offering unbiased reviews of dairy farming equipment, animal care products, and services – rated by real farmers who have tried them out themselves. But we can’t do this without you. If you have purchased cow wearable monitors in the last 10 years, we’d really appreciate your feedback and opinion. Help us help you and reduce the risk of costly purchases.
Complete our quick & easy survey here:
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