Contents tagged with weaning

Developing the rumen for optimum calf health

1 November 2022

Developing the rumen for optimum calf health

A series of practical on-farm meetings to help make your weaning successful
Maternal Matters: Nutrition for heifers

3 September 2021

Maternal Matters: Nutrition for heifers

Successful heifer development is underpinned by nutrition. Feed alone accounts for over 75% of variable costs on most beef farms.
Successful weaning

20 May 2022

Successful weaning

When and how to wean dairy calves

Rumen development in dairy calves

26 May 2021

Rumen development in dairy calves

Rumen development is stimulated by concentrates and water, so it’s important to get the calf eating calf starter and drinking water from day one.

The management of the lightweight piglets from modern pig systems

14 October 2020

The management of the lightweight piglets from modern pig systems
Table Talk - Sheep Weaning this year for profit next year

7 July 2020

Table Talk - Sheep Weaning this year for profit next year

Join AHDB Beef & Lamb and Matt Blyth, independent livestock advisor, for a live discussion that will look at this impact of weaning ewes this year for profit next year.
Establishing the weaned pig

13 August 2020

Establishing the weaned pig

Guidance to help you prepare piglets for weaning and minimise the impact of the many challenges they face at this time.
Weaning and small pig management

13 August 2020

Weaning and small pig management

Guidance on weaning, including creep feeding and small pig management
Dry weather case study - Sam Jones

29 May 2020

Dry weather case study - Sam Jones

We have gone from the wettest February to the driest April and May, and it doesn’t look as though there is rain coming anytime soon.
Dairy calf management

12 January 2026

Dairy calf management

Find out best practice and top tips to rear healthy heifers for your dairy herd.
Lambing ewe lambs

11 March 2025

Lambing ewe lambs

Top tips for managing ewe lambs at lambing time, including, lactation, nutrition, when to wean and assisting with problems.

Feeding the ewe

19 June 2024

Feeding the ewe

A manual for consultants, vets and producers. Good nutrition is fundamental to ewe performance through all stages of the production cycle, with nutrient requirements changing through the year. Cost-effective feeding systems that support optimum output are paramount to the profitability of a breeding flock. This guide will help you maximise grazed and conserved forage to ensure both minimal cost and optimal rumen function.

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