Content related to the topic: nutrition

30 April 2026

Feed value of maize silage and maize grain

Maize is a high energy, high starch feed. Read more about how maize compares to grass silage for protein, energy, and dry matter.

1 September 2026

Feeding maize silage for cattle and sheep

Learn about the feed value of maize silage and maize grain and how to use them in cattle and sheep diets.

14 January 2025

Factors affecting feed conversion ratio (FCR) in pigs

Managing feed conversion is a complex process involving many factors. Learn about each factor in more detail and how to implement effective practical solutions.

12 May 2021

2021 update of the Forage First guide

Details of the 2021 update of the Forage First guide.

11 May 2021

Additives as an alternative to zinc oxide in pig diets

Find out how you can use additives to offset the removal of zinc oxide from pig diets.

14 January 2025

Acidification and fermentation of pig diets

Find out how the acidification and fermentation of pig diets can improve the performance and gut health of your pigs.

11 May 2021

Inert fibres as an alternative to zinc oxide in pig diets

Find out how inert fibres can be used to improve the gut health of pigs

10 June 2026

Meet the Challenge Sheep farmers

Meet the Challenge Sheep farmers.

10 March 2025

Removing zinc oxide from pig diets

Find out how to maintain productivity and manage your pigs’ diets without zinc oxide

22 July 2026

Maternal Matters

Find out about breeding, calving and managing heifers

18 February 2021

Improving dairy cow defences to environmental mastitis in lactation

In addition to minimising the challenge of infection from the environment, improving the cow’s natural defences will play a part in mastitis control.

1 February 2021

Feed focus: Successful profit drivers in all-year-round calving herds

William Baillie is joined by Carrs Billington to explore the key considerations of achieving more profit by focusing on feed costs for all-year-round calving herds