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Be precise with spring dairy diets

Getting cow nutrition right this spring is more critical than ever, given the low milk price. By feeding to maximise butterfat and protein, while optimising animal health, producers can claw back much-needed value

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Spring grass has very high rumen degradable protein oils, and sugars, which can cause problems for herds.
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Spring grass has very high rumen degradable protein oils, and sugars, which can cause problems for herds.

As spring turnout looms, many farmers will be looking to maximise the cheapest feed on their farm 鈥� fresh grass. But with that comes the risk of acidosis, lower milk fat, reduced fertility, scours and...

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