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Nutritech has released two new technologies to support cows in early lactation. Nexulin – Proven milk solid and ketosis results. What is it? A rumen-protected caspacin (derived from capsicum) which benefits energy metabolism through the transition and early lactation period. How does it work? Nexulin lowers the production of insulin within the cow. Lowering insulin […]
How Clydesdale Dairy keeps their system running smoothly with MAGNIVA® Platinum silage inoculant. At Clydesdale Dairy in North Otago, Francois and Shelley Tillard run a system five, year-round milking operation where reliability is everything. They are milking around 750 cows over the season across their 206hectare farm. Alongside the home farm, they also lease a […]
Enzymes play a crucial role in unlocking more value from your silage. By breaking down fibre and releasing sugars, they support faster fermentation, better preservation, and improved digestibility for livestock. The result is more stable, higher quality silage and stronger animal performance. Why Enzymes Matter for Fermentation Fermentation relies on sugars. When conditions such as […]
Why throw away $41,000 worth of milk? Hidden silage losses can be a significant cost to farm businesses. In every stack, valuable nutrients disappear during fermentation and feed-out; often without being noticed. The top metre of a silage stack sealed with conventional black-and-white plastic can lose up to 20% of its original silage due to […]
MEET Anpro – the new broad spectrum, effective mycotoxin binder Anpro is a unique, synergistic blend of mixed natural mineral silicates, developed to help mitigate the potentially harmful effects associated with mycotoxins found in feed, raw materials, forages and bedding. Designed for use across all farmed livestock, Anpro delivers reliable, proven performance through the entire […]
Wet summers – what it means for your herd After the wild weather that’s affected parts of the North Island in recent weeks, many farmers are now dealing with a lot of moisture in the ground. While having green grass in February may be a welcome sight, unfortunately it comes with some significant challenges. More […]
Shamrocks and Silage: The story of Irish Contractor Patrick Nagle Patrick Nagle moved to New Zealand in 2011 from Ireland and went straight to his happy place – driving contracting machinery. Fast forward to 2019 where he and business partners Mark & Nicky Robinson set up Nagle Contracting in Methven, Canterbury. He has now been […]
Recognising the Symptoms: Livestock exposed to mycotoxins may show: Temperamental behaviour (e.g. not walking easily to the shed, kicking off cups during milking Scouring – indication of poor gut health Increased somatic cell counts in milk Lameness and rough coat Liver damage Reduced reproductive performance and infertility Aflatoxin M1 contamination in milk Heat stress and […]
Bypass Fats – More Than ME Traditionally used as a concentrated metabolisable energy (ME) source, bypass fats are a highly flexible way to boost your herd’s energy at this time of the year. Take Golden Flake® for example – it contains 37MJME/kgDM, compared to most other feeds and pasture that range from 10-13MJME/kgDM. A typical […]
Loose Manure and Lameness, how are they linked? Loose, and often bubbly manure occurs on a lot of farms when pasture undergoes its spring and autumn “flush”. But just because it is common does not mean that it is normal. If we think about what loose or bubbly manure is telling us….. it is […]
