by Liz | Jun 30, 2026 | Articles and Fact Sheets, Cattle
Repelling flies, naturally As temperatures rise and fly populations increase, dairy farmers face a familiar challenge: protecting cattle from fly-borne diseases that can impact animal welfare, milk production and farm profitability. Two of the most common seasonal...
by Liz | Jun 30, 2026 | Articles and Fact Sheets, Cattle
As summer gives way to autumn, grass may still look abundant, but its nutritional value begins to change. Declining sugar levels, rising fibre and increased rumen digestible protein (RDP) can create nutritional imbalances that limit animal performance. Â ...
by Liz | Jun 29, 2026 | Articles and Fact Sheets, Cattle
As calves move onto lush summer pasture, changes in grass quality and rumen function can increase the risk of digestive upsets, including summer scour. Summer scour syndrome can impair rumen function, reducing the calf’s ability to produce essential B vitamins...
by Liz | Apr 29, 2026 | Articles and Fact Sheets, Cattle, Lifeline
What Dry Cow Ketones Mean for Calf Rumen Development—and How Minerals Help Most of the focus during the dry period is on preparing the cow for calving and the next lactation. However, emerging research shows that metabolic events before calving can directly influence...
by Liz | Apr 28, 2026 | Garlic
Garlic for Dairy Cows: Performance Without Compromise The use of plant-based feed additives in dairy production is growing rapidly, as the industry looks for more sustainable alternatives to antibiotics and traditional performance enhancers. Among these, garlic is...
by alex | May 15, 2018 | Cattle
Key benefits of feeding once a day PROTEIN CONTENT SHINE ONCE-A-DAY: 95% Milk Protein STANDARD CALF MILK: 40% Milk Protein TYPES OF FAT SHINE ONCE-A-DAY: 17% Fat STANDARD CALF MILK: 18% Fat Labour saving Earlier consumption of concentrates Accelerated rumen...
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