Executive Summary Each spring, dairy farmers across the UK prepare for one of the most important nutritional changes in the production year: transition feeding when turning cows out to grass. Moving from a silage-based diet to fresh pasture offers major cost advantages. Grazed grass remains one of the cheapest sources of energy available to dairy farms. […]
Where rubber flooring or cubicle upgrades pay back quickest before grazing. Spring is one of the most demanding periods of the year for dairy cows. Turnout is often inconsistent, with wet weather and changing ground conditions meaning cows spend more time on concrete and in cubicles than many farms might anticipate. Instead of moving steadily […]
What is best for spring calving herds? Focusing on rubber flooring and improved cubicle design. Executive Summary Spring Turnout Spring turnout is one of the most important management transitions in the dairy calendar. Moving cows from winter housing onto fresh grass can significantly reduce feed costs, but it also introduces nutritional and health challenges that […]
Executive Summary Why Housing Conditions Influence Grazing Success Spring turnout marks a major shift in the dairy production cycle. Cows move from winter housing onto grazing pasture, walking further distances and adapting to a different diet. However, the success of the grazing season often depends on something much less visible: how comfortable cows were during […]
