In this month’s edition of Feedtalk, the focus is on optimising silage production this season, feeding your lambs on Lamb Start 2 Finish Pellets, and feeding your herd this spring. The publication provides valuable insights and tips for optimizing these aspects of farming production to improve your efficiency and profitability.

New parlour compound for grass fed herds

After the mild winter, the challenge isn’t “is there enough grass on the grazing platform?” but more about how quickly we can get on the platform to graze it.

Lamb Nutrition

Feed lamb creep early to reap the best rewards

Incorporating lamb creep into your lamb growing diet can result in significantly accelerated growth rates. Faster growth rates means that lambs spend less time exposed to environmental stresses, reducing the chances of health problems and associated treatment costs. 

“For those looking to finish lambs early ans take advantage of good conversion rates, this product works well.”

Your checklist for optimum silage production

The starting point for growing good grass silage is the soil. Having adequate soil ferility and a good soil structure are crucial.