Nutrition

Creep Feeding Lambs on Farm

Slow grass growth and limited feed availability can hold back lamb performance in early life, making it harder to hit target weights. Creep feeding offers a way to support growth and maintain performance where grazing or milk supply is lacking.…

SAC Consulting
17/04/2026

Managing Nutrition for Cows after Turn Out

Challenging spring conditions have slowed grass growth, putting pressure on suckler cows as they approach peak lactation and bulling. Ensuring adequate nutrition and grazing management will help maintain condition and support fertility.…

SAC Consulting
17/04/2026

Creep Feeding Calves: What to Consider

Poor pasture, high growth potential, or easing weaning stress are all good reasons to creep feed suckled calves. The right timing, feed type, and mineral balance can boost daily gains and reduce disease risk – but it’s not one-size-fits-all.…

SAC Consulting
19/08/2025

Nutrition Reminder: Annual Pre-Calving and Lambing

Samantha highlights the importance of forage analysis, ration planning, and metabolic testing to ensure livestock health and productivity during this critical period.…

SAC Consulting
20/01/2025

Silage Update and Seasonal Trends

Mary highlights silage trends showing lower energy and higher protein due to spring weather patterns. …

SAC Consulting
13/12/2024

Financial Potential of Health Planning and Essential Health Planning for Lambing

Foteini tells us more about SRUC’s free HerdPlan tool which helps to optimise livestock health and productivity. With customisable scenarios, it empowers data-driven decisions to improve productivity and reduce costs.…

SAC Consulting
13/12/2024