01501 820 473 contact@davidsonsfeeds.co.uk HOME ABOUT US DAIRY TECH PRODUCTS OUR PROCESS NEWS CONTACT When to shut the field gate? by Davidsons Animal Feeds | Sep 17, 2021 | Dairy Tech Winter housing for grazing herds is now upon us, with some now housed full time, some housed at nights and others thinking about it. With the recent dry warm weather, grazing covers remain strong and the urge to keep grazing remains. Recent fresh grass analysis would... A change to Davidsons leads to increased milk yeilds by Davidsons Animal Feeds | Sep 17, 2021 | Dairy Tech Utilising forage, costs and milk yields to produce the best they can from their 125 dairy cow herd is father and son duo, Peter and Daniel Newbould, of Smallrigg Farm. The 175 acre dairy farm is currently switching away from the Holstein cattle to the Montbeliarde,... Dairy Tech Success for Glenzierfoot by Davidsons Animal Feeds | Sep 13, 2021 | Dairy Tech, Nutrition In an era of innovation, ever advancing technology and fluctuating prices no one can afford to stand still, everyone has to improve and for the Carruthers family, that meant venturing back into the dairy industry after almost 20 years away from it. Just two years ago,... Heifer Rearing – Investing in the Next Generation by Davidsons Animal Feeds | Jul 16, 2021 | Dairy Tech Following a successful calf rearing programme, post weaning, what are your targets for your replacement heifers and more importantly, how do you achieve those targets? For a heifer to be calving down at 24 months, we should be aiming for: Daily liveweight gains of... 3 steps to success in 90 days with Davidsons Calf Milk by Davidsons Feeds | Mar 31, 2021 | Dairy Tech Successful calf rearing is fundamentally based around some key management practices. Step 1: Colostrum – the fuel of life Set clear colostrum targets to get calves off to the best start in life: Quality: IgG levels should be >50g/L- Test regularly with a... How Efficient is your Herd? by Davidsons Feeds | Mar 31, 2021 | Dairy Tech The resilience of the farming sector and the people within it is like no other, and is something we should all be proud of, rising to the challenges thrown our way time and time again. More often than not, these challenges are from factors external to your business... « VIEW MORE Recent Posts Ultimate Lamb does the business at Marchbank Change of diet gives a 60% reduction in empties Bespoke product improves embryo transfer rates at Solway View It’s all go at Falla When to shut the field gate? Recent Comments We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Cookie Settings Accept All