With milk prices under pressure, protecting margin is the priority on farms this spring. Feed accounts for up to 70% of variable costs in most dairy systems, making it an obvious area to scrutinise.

Autumn feeding changes can pressure rumen health on NZ dairy farms. Learn how fibre digestion, pasture shifts and live yeast support cow performance.

Dairy farms need to review their strategies for preventing metabolic disease in transition cows as monensin boluses are no longer on the market, said independent veterinary consultant Dr David Charles ...