Author Archives: Abby Turner

Spring grazing puts spotlight on need for 360-degree nutrition planning

With grazing now well underway, farmers are being warned that relying on grass alone without checking what nutrition it provides risks leaving livestock short of key mineral and trace element needs. Dr Richard Wynn, technical lead at Fevara, says farmers need to take a 360-degree view of spring nutrition to protect growth, fertility and performance. […]

Summer Mastitis and Fly Control: Why Changing Weather Conditions Matter

The recent spell of hot weather followed by showery conditions has created ideal circumstances for a rapid increase in fly populations across grazing systems. While flies are often regarded as little more than a nuisance, they can play a significant role in the spread of summer mastitis – a disease that continues to cause serious […]