Protein Feeds

Protein feed markets are always volatile but farmers can look to forward plan purchasing protein sources to manage costs or introduce more home grown forage proteins to the diet. Reducing reliance on purchased protein by using more red clover for silage or multi-cut Lucerne can slash feed costs while still meeting protein requirements. This insight  publication includes a supplementary list of protein feeds, typical feed quality and practical feeding information.

Issued December 2018.

About Kingshay insight publications

insight publications replace the Farming Notes which have been produced by Kingshay since 1991, publishing on issues critical to the success of a modern dairy farm business. These briefings which now include dairy insight, business insight and research insight, provide dairy farmers, large animal vets, farm consultants and other interested parties with the most important and timely information in a concise two-page format. The information contained in our insight publications is written and updated by our experts to ensure accuracy and save you time.

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