The final six weeks of pregnancy is the most critical phase in both the dairy and suckler cow production cycle. Nutritional management during this period has a major influence on the health and performance of both the cow and unborn calf, including post-calving fertility, which is fundamental to overall herd profitability [...]

Selenium is an essential trace element, meaning it is required by animals in very small amounts (mg/d) for the maintenance of normal bodily functions. Selenium acts in the body as a component of selenium-containing enzymes, or selenoproteins. Three groups of these selenoproteins are particularly important for stock health and performance [...]

The historic data for this sample was taken in 2020 which was an exceptionally stormy and wet month with prolonged periods of heavy rainfall which resulted in extensive flooding across the country. It was recorded that certain places had 1.5 to 3.3 times the normal monthly rainfall for February. However this is part of an […]