forage

Less common winter mono-culture crops currently being trialled. Canola is one of the crops showing strong potential in producing-high yielding, high-quality silage. Photo: René Groeneveld

28-11-2022 | Article

Australian research leads to uptake of home-grown forages

Virtual fencing/herding systems are based on avoidance learning using the cognitive activation theory of stress. Photo: Shutterstock

10-01-2022 | Article

Smart ideas for sustainable forage management

The programme will deliver a huge 3x genetic gain in short-term ryegrass and a range of future forages. Photo: Mark Pasveer

17-12-2021 | Article

New forage varieties for the future

In pasture plants, several plant constituents may either increase or decrease the incidence of bloat. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman

15-12-2021 | Article

Pasture bloat in dairy cows

Dr Dan Loper says he came up with the idea of TMR in the early 1970s. Photo: Dan Loper

09-08-2021 | Article

United States: The wild and surprising history of TMR

Grazing pastures, feedlots and areas for growing crops for herd nourishment are important elements of the operation. - Photo: Ronald Hissink

28-07-2021 | Expert opinion

How to maximise your dairy farm’s profit margins

Photo: Mark Pasveer

06-04-2021 | News

Ensure grass reseeding success

Buffers should not compensate for suboptimal feeding management. Proper feeding management should be considered based on the animal requirements at given production levels. Photo: Mark Pasveer

10-03-2021 | Article

Buffers in cow nutrition: Points to consider

Pre-cut grass testing helps determine when the crop is at the optimal point for cutting to achieve quality forage with the best nutritional value. Photo: Lallemand

02-03-2021 | News

Ensuring good timing to cut grass for high-quality silage

Dairy Global edition 1: From Eurotier to Russia

18-02-2021 | News

Dairy Global edition 1: From Eurotier to Russia