Nicholas Molloy’s story Another farmer who has collaborated with Specialist Nutrition is Tullamore man, Nicholas Molloy, who was prompted by the drought conditions of the summer of 2018 to investigate the benefits of buffering. “In early June, grass growth started to dip,” he says. “We decided that buffer feeding was an option for us.” Working with Nicholas, Specialist Nutrition Ruminant nutritionist Nigel Condell analysed the available forages, used CreidExtra Moist Feed as a high-value protein and energy source, and formulated a diet. “Even though the drought stayed with us for quite some while, I was very happy with my cows’ performance. It worked out well for me.
We maintained the milk quality, despite the severe lack of grass available on the farm. “Using CreidExtra as an alternative feed played a part when we were faced with limited grazing, and milk solids improved for me. “I’m heavily stocked here. My grazing platform is not sufficient to sustain my milking herd. “We use buffer feeding with CreidExtra all the time now, and it helps to balance intakes. Not only does it improve my cow performance but also helps to manage body condition scores for fertility. “Nigel understands my farm system and what I am looking to achieve. I have ongoing support from Nigel, and I trust him to help me manage the cost of my inputs and maximise herd performance, whether in early spring or late lactation.”
CreidExtra CreidExtra is a very palatable moist feed that is high in energy and protein
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Contains high levels of yeast
A good source of slow-release energy and protein Suitable especially in high yielding dairy diets and beef cattle finisher diets
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Feed Rate 5-20kgs/head/day
C*TraffordGold C*TraffordGold comes from the Cerestar processing facility in Manchester. It is produced as a result of processing wheat to make four key ingredients for human foodstuffs: starch, glucose syrups, vital wheat gluten and alcohol. C*TraffordGold can be fed to most livestock in a wide range of feeding situations. Whether used as part of a total mixed ration (TMR), as a sole concentrate feed or even as a forage replacer, care should be taken to ensure sufficient long fibre is fed. • Very good value for money • Suitable for pitting during summer for subsequent winter feeding • High dry matter content boosts existing low DM TMR diet Feed Rate 5-20kgs/head/day
Note: Unless specifically recommended, this feed should not be used in sheep’s diets because of the risk of copper toxicity.
CreidGold CreidGold is a co-product from the manufacture of Irish whiskey. Whether used as a total mixed ration (TMR) or part of a simple mix, it can make up 10% of a diet fed with straw or hay. This makes it a great feed for dry cows and store cattle. • Ideal for dairy diets helping maintain rumen function • High digestible fibre and an excellent value energy source Feed Rate 5-20kgs/head/day
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