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Correct nutrient supply the key to maximising milk from forage

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Overestimating milk yield from grazing will accelerate mid-lactation yield decline.

Overestimating milk yield from grazing and failing to balance nutrient supply to the rumen can cut yields, butterfats, and income this summer and next winter.

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Take control and fine tune to rebuild lost margin

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Source: Dr Anna Sutcliffe, KW Nutritionist

Question every aspect of the ration and challenge suppliers to ensure best value.

Poorly considered cutting of feed inputs in reaction to recent milk price cuts could see any gains quickly overtaken by losses in cow performance, health and fertility.

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Suckler calf creep feeding essential to avoid losses

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Suckler calves grow faster and finish sooner when offered a high quality creep feed.

Failing to creep feed suckler calves will extend finishing times, raise overall feed requirements, increase post-weaning growth checks and reduce cow fertility.