Just wondering if any dairy farmers out there have tried this? We are all year round calving and I'm a mile from the farm, so it's a pain travelling to check on them. We have a camera but still...
Link to Farmers Weekly article here, but both case studies are beef farmers.
Considering letting my close up cows have access to barley straw all day, but open up a gate to the maize silage and concentrates at say 5pm.
Cheers,
CB
Link to Farmers Weekly article here, but both case studies are beef farmers.
5 tips when late feeding to prevent night-time calving - Farmers Weekly
With cows usually checked less frequently at night, calving during nocturnal hours can lead to more complications, vet bills and higher calf mortality,
www.fwi.co.uk
Considering letting my close up cows have access to barley straw all day, but open up a gate to the maize silage and concentrates at say 5pm.
Cheers,
CB