First-cut silage is less digestible and has a higher fibre content and lower metabolisable energy (ME) values compared with previous years, analysis of 200 samples taken from across the UK has shown. But protein levels are up, which could mean less supplementation is needed. Careful balancing of rations and regular silage analysis will be key […]
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