by Davidsons Animal Feeds | May 26, 2022 | Dairy Tech, News
Grazing cows through the summer is crucial for the fourth-generation family run business at West Dhuloch Farm, Stranraer. Robert and Susan Agnew are now running 200 pedigree Holstein cows across 300 owned acres and 90 rented, with 270 followers. The farm has been in...
by Davidsons Animal Feeds | May 25, 2022 | Dairy Tech, News
Preparation is well underway for everyone to be welcomed at High Plains Farm, Longtown, on behalf of the Vevers family on Tuesday 7th of June. Matt and his parents, Richard and Julie run 420 Holstein cows along with 380 youngstock across 400 owned acres and 100 acres...
by Davidsons Animal Feeds | Apr 7, 2022 | Dairy Tech, Nutrition
The cost of milk production is rising rapidly with almost every input increasing at unforeseen levels. Milk price is rising too, but at too slow a rate in many producers eyes. As a consequence margins are being squeezed ever tighter. Those who put cows out to graze...
by Davidsons Animal Feeds | Jan 11, 2022 | Dairy Tech, News
Investing heavily in the future of their business focusing on productivity, welfare and cow comfort is Euan and Andrew Lawrie of Grangehall Farm, Pettinain. The very much family enterprise is home to 245 pedigree Holstein cows along with 180 youngstock followers, the...
by Davidsons Animal Feeds | Sep 17, 2021 | Dairy Tech
Winter housing for grazing herds is now upon us, with some now housed full time, some housed at nights and others thinking about it. With the recent dry warm weather, grazing covers remain strong and the urge to keep grazing remains. Recent fresh grass analysis would...
by Davidsons Animal Feeds | Sep 17, 2021 | Dairy Tech
Utilising forage, costs and milk yields to produce the best they can from their 125 dairy cow herd is father and son duo, Peter and Daniel Newbould, of Smallrigg Farm. The 175 acre dairy farm is currently switching away from the Holstein cattle to the Montbeliarde,...
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