Contents tagged with animal performance

Herbal leys 3 – considerations beyond the price tag

14 July 2021

Herbal leys 3 – considerations beyond the price tag

This webinar focuses on environmental and financial aspects to consider when using herbal leys.
Herbal leys 2 – establishment – looking forward to 2021

14 July 2021

Herbal leys 2 – establishment – looking forward to 2021

AHDB supported a panel discussion with the British Grassland Society on practical advice for establishing herbal leys in 2021 and beyond.
Herbal leys 1 – livestock performance and environmental improvements

14 July 2021

Herbal leys 1 – livestock performance and environmental improvements

A discussion on the impact of herbal leys on animal performance and soil health as well as sharing their experience of establishment and management.

Using farmyard manure (FYM)

8 March 2023

Using farmyard manure (FYM)

Typical nutrient composition of farmyard manure (FYM) from Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) Section 2 Organic materials.
Management of outdoor straw pads

22 June 2021

Management of outdoor straw pads

Further information on pad design for feed, water and bedding management.
Site selection and planning requirements for outdoor straw pads

22 June 2021

Site selection and planning requirements for outdoor straw pads

Practical advice on planning and design requirements for outdoor straw pads.

Outdoor straw pads

22 June 2021

Outdoor straw pads

Find out about planning requirements, design suggestions and animal management on outdoor straw pads.

Monitoring health and welfare when wintering at grass

22 June 2021

Monitoring health and welfare when wintering at grass

Managing animals over winter at grass presents specific health and welfare challenges.
How to set-up grazing paddocks for wintering at grass

22 June 2021

How to set-up grazing paddocks for wintering at grass

Read other farmers’ top tips on grass paddock management and electric fencing.

Grass allocation and feed budgeting for wintering at grass

22 June 2021

Grass allocation and feed budgeting for wintering at grass

Knowing your target grass covers can help you plan ahead and maximise grass utilisation. See our tips and advice on how to achieve this.
Deferred grazing/all-grass wintering (AGW)

22 June 2021

Deferred grazing/all-grass wintering (AGW)

Read our advice on how to manage deferred grazing (all-grass wintering), grass allocation, and how to prepare a feed budget.
Manage the environmental impact of alternative winter systems

28 November 2024

Manage the environmental impact of alternative winter systems

Read our advice on managing the environmental impact of winter systems for livestock.

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