Contents tagged with grassland management

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.
Do your cows eat stones, plastic or other non-food object?

11 June 2021

Do your cows eat stones, plastic or other non-food object?

This is known as Pica, and reports of pica in dairy herds have been increasing over recent years. AHDB and APHA are looking for dairy farms to help in a project, to improve understanding of pica so that advice and prevention measures are up to date.

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.
Outwintering livestock on brassica and forage crops

16 December 2021

Outwintering livestock on brassica and forage crops

Outwintering can be a great alternative to housing, with many animals maintaining good condition and liveweight gain.
Alternative winter systems to housing cattle and sheep

22 June 2021

Alternative winter systems to housing cattle and sheep

Find out about outwintering, deferred grazing and outdoor straw pads.

Management of grazed brassicas and forages

22 June 2021

Management of grazed brassicas and forages

Find out how transition, strip grazing and monitoring livestock health are key to success.

Feed planning for brassica and forage crops

22 June 2021

Feed planning for brassica and forage crops

Brassica and forage crops require different management to grazed grass. See our tips on measuring DM and calculating daily feed requirements.
Grazed brassica and forage crops: feeding and management

22 June 2021

Grazed brassica and forage crops: feeding and management

From feed planning to potential health issues, our advice will help you manage livestock and feeding of brassica and forage crops.
Field choice and establishing brassica and forage crops for grazing

22 June 2021

Field choice and establishing brassica and forage crops for grazing

Soil type and field choice are important aspects of managing crop performance and environmental impact.
Cost and performance of livestock grazing brassica and forage crops

23 June 2021

Cost and performance of livestock grazing brassica and forage crops

See comparisons of livestock growth performance and costs when grazing brassica or forage crops.
Crop choice for livestock grazing brassica and forage crops

22 June 2021

Crop choice for livestock grazing brassica and forage crops

Knowing which crops are suitable for your system should help lead you to success.

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