Over the spring, a lot of silages that were fed had a detrimental effect on animal performance if sufficient concentrates were not fed. It’s the beginning of April, and first-cut silage is just over a ...

Producers should think about how much silage they need, rather than how much they can make this season, according to EBLEX‘s Liz Genever. With cereal and straw rations currently offering attractive ...

The grass is green, and grazing season is upon us. That said, how do you evaluate your grazing program to know whether you ...

Underuse of fertiliser and a focus on yield is limiting the availability of quality grass and the potential amount of milk produced from forage in Northern Ireland, according to scientists. Delegates ...

Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) has emerged as a vital forage resource, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions, due to its high biomass yield and adaptability to diverse agronomic ...

Cows prefer silage containing red clover, which also boosts their milk production. New research conducted in Finland also discovered that silage made from grass in late summer is no comparison for the ...

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Alternative forages such as maize, whole crop and beet provide a much more consistent quality product from year to year than grass silage, writes ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy Crops such as maize ...

As the days lengthen and signs of spring start to appear, thoughts turn to the 2019 grass growing season and how best to manage swards. However, the best laid plans are always at the mercy of the ...