In the past there was one inoculant for grass and legume silages, another for maize and wholecrop cereal silages. However, thanks to years of research, development and published trials by Lallemand Animal Nutrition, our understanding of what different silages need has changed over time. With more specific strains of bacteria, selected not just for their […]
Often pasture silages are made as a convenient way to manage a surplus, however there is so much more to gain from quality pasture silages. Silage quality plays a significant role in economics and animal performance. Assuming you paid the same price to make poor quality grass silage as you did good quality grass silage, […]
That’s the view of Manawatu Dairy Farmer James Anderson, who used the new MAGNIVA® Classic inoculant on his grass silage for the first time. Five years ago, James never treated his grass silage with anything. “I always treated my maize, but never my grass” he says. However, in recent years he decided there was an opportunity […]
What started out over 30 years ago with a single truck has blossomed into a thriving business which, at peak season employs over 30 staff. Sowry Contracting can be found nestled in Glenbervie, a small rural community North-West of Whangarei. When Greg and Janine decided to give agricultural contracting a go, they had no idea […]
Bypass fats such as Golden Flake™ are increasingly recognized for their benefits in dairy cow nutrition, particularly for enhancing milk production and fat percentage. Dairy cows have the potential to produce large amounts of milk and milk components, such as protein and fat. However, to achieve these high levels of production, they require a substantial […]
Your cows are finely tuned Olympic athletes that require the right inputs to perform and to be at their efficient best. Minerals are a key part of this formula, but is your herd getting what they need to reach their peak potential at the right time? Are standard off the shelf products fit for purpose […]
Now winter is here, it’s crucial to prepare for next harvest season. Best practice for contractors is to take this time now to inspect and service inoculant applicators. Making sure equipment is in top condition now can save you time, money and headaches during the busy harvest season. While we will refer to the applicators […]
Levucell® SC (https://www.nutritech.co.nz/product/levucell-sc-10-titan/) has over 100 peer-reviewed scientific applications demonstrating its mode of action in improving rumen function, feed digestibility and milk solids per kg of dry matter consumed. One peer review study1 of multiple trials conducted globally showed that feeding the equivalent of 1g/cow/day of Levucell® SC 10 live yeast significantly improved 3.5% fat […]
Nadine Olsen Navigating the world of calf supplements can be incredibly confusing. There are a wide range of products ranging from prebiotics, probiotics, minerals and vitamins, liquids and powders, which can make it difficult to choose which product is right for your calves. This article outlines what to look out for, to ensure you get […]
Nadine Olsen When you have been around for over 115 years, you realise you have been part of a significant evolution of mineral supplementation in New Zealand. To start with it was all around resolving issues, with magnesium staggers being the main mineral deficiency of concern to kiwi farmers. Nutritech (known back then as the […]
