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. […]
Category Archives: Crystalyx News
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Jun
Jun
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 […]
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Apr
Apr
Farm shops and butchers play a vital role in bringing high‑quality British beef to consumers at the point of sale. As part of Great British Beef Week (23–30 April), it is important to recognise their role in championing British beef and connecting consumers with its story. Nutrition: Building Performance from the Start Every stage of […]
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Apr
Apr
When seasons swing from dry spells to wet autumns, it’s the knock-on effect that can catch you out. Lighter grass covers, inconsistent silage quality and dry matter, and mineral deficiencies all start quietly impacting performance A forage-first approach keeps costs anchored, but it still needs a safety net. On mixed farms, that often comes down […]
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Mar
Mar
Farmers are being reminded that grazing conditions are still far from ideal, and livestock nutrition must remain a priority, despite recent glimmers of ‘spring-like’ weather. Dr. Richard Wynn, head of technical at Crystalyx, advises that farmers should look beyond grazing to support their livestock’s nutritional needs. Cold nights and very changeable weather continue to impact […]
Crystalyx News
Strategic use of ‘Extra High Energy’ feed blocks helping to deliver key improvements in flock performance
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Mar
Mar
Co Londonderry sheep producer, Jack Robinson, lambs approximately 850 ewes each year from February onwards. The flock also contains an additional 150 ewe lambs that are retained as breeding replacements. All the lambs destined for the commercial market are taken through to finishing weights. Making optimal use of grazed grass is a priority for the […]
Crystalyx News
Early Nutrition – Easy Breather, the Game Changer for Calf Health, Growth and Winter Resilience
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Nov
Nov
Feeding youngstock is one of the most scrutinised and costly areas of livestock management, and rightly so. The first eight weeks of a calf’s life shape everything that follows: growth potential, immunity, resilience to disease and long-term productivity. Nutrition and housing remain the two biggest influences on calf performance, and both must work hand-in-hand. Colostrum, […]
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Oct
Oct
This year, UK farmers faced one of the driest seasons in 60 years, making grazing management a challenge. In West Sussex, Bethan Klinkenberg of Appledown Lleyn at Manor Farm, East Marden, faced significant issues with grass growth, which was recorded at 21.6kg DM/ha/day over the summer, less than half the previous year’s figure according to […]
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Sep
Sep
The return of the rain and cooler autumn temperatures may well predispose suckler cows with calves at foot. This is specifically so on farms where the plan is to get as much performance from grazed grass for as long into the autumn as possible. Preventing tetany requires cows to have access to supplementary magnesium. Making […]
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Jul
Jul
Martin Tumility and his father Charlie farm close to Katesbridge in Co Down. A focal point of their business is the procurement of elite quality, springing beef breeding heifers and subsequently selling them at point of calving. Martin explained: ” We use a selection of top quality Continental sexed semen, with the objective of having […]