COVID-19 Latest ABOUT MEET THE TEAM SHOP ONLINE PRODUCTS TECHNICAL EVENTS DN NEWS CAREERS CONTACT DN NEWSLETTER Read More Issue 39 This issue focuses on Diet Transitions, as we look ahead to winter feeding, there is much to be considered. Input costs are high, raw material markets are volatile and forage quality is variable. Read More Issue 36 This issue focuses on heifer rearing and what dairy producers can do to overcome the challenges of post-weaning nutrition and management. Read More Issue 33 This issue focuses on feeding the ruminant and Home n' Dry. When feeding cattle or sheep, we must remember that we must feed the rumen system as well as the animal system. Read More Issue 30 This issue focuses on factors which can influence the composition of milk, of which water, fat, protein, lactose and minerals are the major components. Read More Issue 27 This issue focuses on calf management. Did you know that 5 calves are born in the UK every minute, compared to 1 baby being born every minute? Read More Issue 24 This issue focuses on Mastitis, a common disease on dairy farms. From a disease perspective, mastitis is the second largest economic impact on a dairy farm. Read More Issue 21 Calves need the best start to life for the greatest performance throughout life. Issue 21 looks at the balance between milk replacer powder and starter feed to drive skeletal growth. Read More Issue 18 The quicker we finish our beef animals the greater the return, so reducing days on feed is critical for profitability. Issue 18 focuses on nutrition, health, feed efficiency and environment. Read More Issue 15 Issue 15 of the DN Newsletter for Farmers focuses on cattle fertility. The potential impact upon a business from poor fertility is not only damaging financially, it also has a long-term effect upon the herd. Read More Issue 12 A few days of good weather and everyone is picking grass up or making hay while the sunshine lasts! Issue 12 looks at how first cut is analysing, some top tips to work safely on a farm and the latest livestock market trends. Read More Issue 09 This issue will focus on feed calibration and the importance of calibrating the feeder and how often it should be calibrated. It may seem like a time consuming task, however it should save feed and production costs. Read More Issue 06 This issue issue looks at key factors to make the best silage possible and how to handle grass at harvesting. There is also the weekly grass growth update, support for dairy farmers and DN fed lambs topping the spring lamb trade. Read More Issue 03 With the majority of lambs now on the ground, this newsletter looks at parasite challenges, the latest grass growth reports, plus the Clitheroe Truck Run for the NHS. Read More Issue 38 This issue focuses on Fluke and Worming, giving top tips for controlling liver fluke, roundworms, and lungworm, following the 'COWS' advice. Read More Issue 35 This issue focuses on improving dry matter intake. A number of factors will influence DMI but it's important to identify which are preventing your cows from eating more. Read More Issue 32 This issue focuses on beef cow fertility. The efficiency of fertility in a beef suckler herd can be defined as achieving the maximum output (kg) of saleable beef per breeding cow per year. Read More Issue 29 This issue focuses on the transition period. Problems with cows at calving can be traced back to problems during the last trimester of lactation and the dry & transition period. Read More Issue 26 This issue focuses on the objectives of ewe nutrition. Lambing time is the most crucial time for a sheep flock to ensure profitability. Read More Issue 23 This issue focuses on feed efficiency (the amount of growth per kg of feed), which is affected by genetics, environment, health status and nutrition. Read More Issue 20 Issue 20 is a 4-page technical special and focuses on calculating diet composition, forage variability and the five steps to maximising forage utilisation. Read More Issue 17 Issue 17 of the DN Newsletter for Farmers focuses heifer rearing. Did you know that rearing heifers is the 2nd highest cost to a dairy business? Read More Issue 14 As many lambs are being weaned, we need to minimise changes to reduce stress. Dietary changes at weaning should be kept to a minimum in order to reduce the amount of stressors. We look at a few factors to be considering. Read More Issue 11 Knowing the cost of production, margins and where losses are being made allows more informed and rational decisions to be made, one example is feed use and utilisation. Read More Issue 08 Lambing time is now drawing to a close and you should review 2020 lambing. This weeks issue will discuss a few key points which should be considered and amendments to make for 2021 lambing season. Read More Issue 05 In this issue our Technical Manager and Vet, Debby Brown, will discuss the importance of Magnesium and Calcium in livestock, why issues and imbalances occur and what we should be doing to optimise health and performance on farm. Read More Issue 02 As we all continue to adpat to life in lockdown and with improved weather for many, thoughts will be on turnout and 1st cut silage. Read More Issue 37 This issue focuses on regenerative farming and our commitment to sustainability within agriculture, along with some technical services we provide. Read More Issue 34 This issue focuses on lamb feeding. Feeding lambs can be a challenge and may depend on the year but whatever you decide, any feeding must be efficient. Read More Issue 31 This issue focuses on improving reproductive performance and the three key benefits - improvements in transitional health, improved feed efficiency and lower replacement costs. Read More Issue 28 This issue focuses on turnout - complete with grazing hints and our top tips for turnout. Read More Issue 25 This issue focuses on minerals. There is an optimal requirement for all minerals and vitamins in animals. An excess can cause issues to animal health. Read More Issue 22 Digital Dermatitis (DD) and trace minerals have an impact on dairy heifer development. Issue 22 focuses on DD & key trace minerals for dairy heifer nutrition. Read More Issue 19 Issue 19 focuses on why, as dairy herds increase in size, health and performance problems often occur. We look at how cow comfort is the key to maximising profits. Read More Issue 16 Issue 15 of the DN Newsletter for Farmers focuses on leaving summer behind and what happens when the grass quality starts to diminish. Read More Issue 13 It may seem early to start thinking about tupping time, but it takes 6-8 weeks for a ewe to change 1 body condition score. By preparing for tupping time by sorting through the ewes and the tups, a farm will become more productive. Read More Issue 10 Issue 10 of the DN Newsletter for farmers focuses on transition and calving for autumn calving herds. Remember, setting up the transition period will ensure the best start to the next lactation. Read More Issue 07 This weeks newsletter looks at the importance of water to stock, highlights what farmers can do to reduce heat stress and we also discuss a product now available from DN to reduce cases of heat stress. Read More Issue 04 This issue looks at how the dairy sector has been affecting milk producers; options for beef cattle to maximise returns; the weekly grass growth update and a couple of products to consider for summer. Read More Issue 01 We are delighted to share with you the first DN Newsletter for farmers. 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