Advanced Ruminant Nutrition

🐄Calf Comfort These clever calves are making the most of this microclimate to get out of the cold and wind from the storm. On this particular farm, they've created a microclimate out of a hinged gate. The gate can be lifted to muck out. It's insulated with straw to keep it warm but also to allow the movement of air, so it doesn't create any condensation underneath. ✅The result: A warm and dry environment for the calves! This helps to reduce the likelihood of any infections, it is also key to maintaining DLWG, as the calves energy isn't being diverted to keep them warm. We hope you are staying safe #dairycalves #microclimates #StormÉowyn

Congratulations to Annabelle! arn-ltd.co.uk/newsroom/lates…

☕Why not grab a cuppa and read our latest lameness prevention article in @britishdairying 🐄 Eoghan Mullery talks to Joe from Kirby Cattle Services Concrete Grooving & Hoof trimming about the practical implications on how flooring can impact cow behaviour, health and profitability. arn-ltd.co.uk/newsroom/lates…

Wishing the best of luck to all the finalists at the Farmers Weekly Awards tonight! A special shout-out to Ellie Lovell from Tack Farms, a finalist for Young Farmer of the Year! We think Ellie is an outstanding and truly deserving contender. Good luck, Ellie – we’re cheering for you! fwi.co.uk/farm-life/fw-award…

🐄 **Boost Cow Mobility & Welfare on Your Farm! ** 🐄 The team are in Venice for the Lameness in Ruminants Conference, taking a look into the latest science and on-farm strategies to prevent lameness and improve mobility on your farm. Day 1 kicked off with Digital Dermatitis and over this week, we’ll be sharing the key takeaways and practical tips. If you'd like a more detailed debrief? Send us a message, and we’ll send it your way following the conference! 📩 #lamenessprevention

👏 Huge thanks to Rod Martin (Protekta) & Pat Hoffman (Uni. of Wisconsin-Madison) for their insightful talks at Edinburgh & Liverpool! 💡 Farmers, don't miss out on their Exeter session tomorrow—learn the latest on transition management & troubleshooting! 🐄 DM for info or to book!

Dairy Farmers who are able to travel to Exeter are invited to join us next week with @SynergyFarmVets and our renowned experts from the US to hear the latest scientific research in transition management. We will also be hearing managing foot health during this period. Book you place at arn-ltd.co.uk/transforming-t…

🐄Are you looking to improve lameness on your dairy unit but aren't sure where to start? 👀 Our latest news article is full of practical advice and info. 🤠It's a conversation first published in @britishdairying between Dr Nick Bell and Eoghan Mullery... arn-ltd.co.uk/newsroom/lates…

Looking to improve transition health? X-zelit is really simple system with significant health benefits that we consistently see on farm. Its also backed up by the latest research - hoards.com/article-permalink…

🐄Long standing clients Ve-Tech Holsteins are having their Summer Sensation sale this Wednesday 17th July, Borderway Mart, Carlisle. 💥Some really special pedigree fresh cows, in calf heifers, bulling & heifer calves. Catalogue link:- issuu.com/ninaoxley/docs/157…

🐄Top Tips from the Team 🐄 😎It's fantastic to see some sunshine this week - it feels a long time coming! 😎 Whilst we might be enjoying it, heat stress is something to look out for within the herd. With that in mind, here are some short term practical tips to help... 🐮Keep water troughs clean and ensure cows have a minimum of 10cm drinking space per cow 🐮Avoid vaccinations in the middle of the day (fever response) 🐮To help buffer the rumen consider Sodium Bicarb supplementation 🐮Manage the fibre level in the diet – it is important to help reduce the risk of low rumen pH but produces a lot of heat in fermentation 🐮Consider the fat level of the diet – this can be used as a “low heat” energy source in the diet. 🐮Ensure mineral supplementation is balanced to support the immune system and epithelial integrity Heat stress can have a massive impact on cow health and performance. In terms of nutritional issues these could be: Compromised DMI Breakdown of tissue protein Loss of minerals Leaky gut Acidosis Inability to mobilise body fat These factors are all in addition to the impact of heat stress on lying times, milk quality, hoof health, transition health etc. If you'd like more info in regard to these short term tips - please just get in touch!

Team training at the FirstStep Academy in Germany with @Zinpro for Annabelle and Scott. It's all part of our holistic approach to dairy nutrition and management. #everydayisalearningday

Simplifying transition management whilst optimising animal health @TulleyWill talks about how reducing cow interventions during this period can have a positive effect on the whole business... #drycowmanagement #dairycowhealth #maximisingmargins arn-ltd.co.uk/newsroom/lates…

🐮🇺🇸Amino Acid Balancing 🇺🇸🐮 An Educational Tour in America Our Technical Manager, Scott Carter, spent the week in America on a research and development tour focused on amino acid balancing. This effort is a continuation of our work with our UK clients to improve feed efficiency. Scott attended classes on the science and research behind amino acids, as well as visiting rotary parlour and robotic farms. The course concluded with detailed farm case studies, exploring the impact of amino acids on feed efficiency, fertility, and overall animal health. This is all part of our mission to help clients maximise their margins. If you'd like to learn more, please send us a message and we'll add you to our mailing list. Thanks to our key amino acid supplier @Adisseo for inviting Scott and hosting these important sessions!

🐄Happy World Milk Day 🐄 Today we're raising a glass to all our brilliant milk producers and the teams that work with them. World Milk Day celebrates the nutritious properties of milk and its roll as a global food. We know the hard work and passion that farmers put in to producing this product - so thank you! #proudtosupport #dairyfarming #worldmilkday #EnjoyDairy