by Mikayla Mitchell | Jul 23, 2024 | Nutrition, Tech Notes
The genetic and physical demands on a freshly calved cow will often see the ‘colostrum’ cow being underfed. This inability to match energy input with demand is often exaggerated for a number of reasons. “Colostrum is energy dense and requires large energy inputs to...
by Mikayla Mitchell | Jul 22, 2024 | Tech Notes
Over the season humidity/dampness and possible water contamination may cause some product to stick to the side walls of the silo and can also build up and block the delivery system. GrainCorp Technical Feed Partner, Ken Winter says “This material can become stale and...
by Mikayla Mitchell | Jun 3, 2024 | Nutrition
GrainCorp Animal Nutrition New Zealand is excited to announce the commencement of a strategic partnership with ProviCo Rural. ProviCo Rural are manufacturers of a range of high-quality milk replacers, for calves, kids, and lambs, marketed under the ProfeLAC...
by Mikayla Mitchell | Sep 7, 2023 | Feed, Nutrition, Tech Notes
Tough times, be it bad weather, lack of feed or poor payouts, can strip farmers of profitable margins and rob them the luxury of complacency that high payouts can sometimes provide. Vigilance in these times with clear direction and a plan that focuses on efficiencies...
by Mikayla Mitchell | Jul 28, 2023 | Nutrition
Correct mineral supplementation will be crucial as wet weather and sodden soils increase the risk of cow lameness and mastitis this Spring, according to GrainCorp Feeds Technical Feed Partner Ken Winter. “This winter has seen unprecedented wet weather, and in many...
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