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Expert panel discussion with TRAC, Sinclair Wilson & Rabobank focusing on Beef & Sheep agribusiness. TRAC's very own Ruminant...

Molly Kuchel
Mar 7, 20231 min read


TRAC Beef & Sheep Newsletter - Autumn 2023 Edition
TRAC Autumn Edition of our Beef & Sheep Newsletter discusses Utilising Forage Brassicas This Summer & Micro Minerals In Autumn Lambing Ewes.

Molly Kuchel
Mar 2, 20238 min read


Utilising Forage Brassicas This Summer
Forage Brassicas; After I have sown my crop, how do I make the best use of my investment?

Owen Rees
Mar 2, 20234 min read


Micro Minerals In Autumn Lambing Ewes
Growing a lamb & birthing is stressful, it is vital to set the ewe up to lamb and then replace lost minerals for longevity of the flock...

Mark Facy
Mar 2, 20233 min read


STARCH
As we push the ceiling of high milk production expectations, while maintaining animal health & fertility, multiple sources of starch are key

Mikaela Baker
Jan 17, 20236 min read


RUMEN ADAPTATION
Influencing factors can be termed as stress, and all stress will have some influence on digestion, just as it can in people.

Mikaela Baker
Nov 29, 20224 min read


MAGNESIUM
A topic of interest this season has been Magnesium, the mysterious significant unavailability or lack of in our pastures this growing season

Mikaela Baker
Oct 21, 20223 min read


TIME SPENT OFF PASTURE:
How do we help to minimize the amount of time a cow spends off feed?
TRAC's Owen Rees reviews Meaghan Douglas presentation from AARN 2022

Owen Rees
Oct 5, 20223 min read


Friendly Reminder Ahead of Autumn Joining
We're less than a month away from rams entering the paddock and there's a few things we need to consider now and over the joining period...

Molly Kuchel
Oct 5, 20221 min read


Energy Challenges Ahead of Joining this November
Our Ruminant Productivity Consultants are working with their clients to put their cows in the best position possible heading into joining.

Molly Kuchel
Oct 1, 20221 min read


Friendly reminder to test your pastures this Hay & Silage Season!
This is just a friendly reminder to test the quality of your forage prior to going into the stack or bale this hay & silage season.

Molly Kuchel
Sep 26, 20221 min read


TRAC Must Read - 7 Nutritional Tips for Controlling Lameness
TRAC Must Read - "Bovine lameness in cattle is one of the key endemic diseases causing health and welfare problems and production losses."

Molly Kuchel
Sep 21, 20221 min read


Considering early grain feeding in your new lambs?
Ensure your new season lambs optimise the development of their rumens early and consider early grain feeding in your new lambs.

Molly Kuchel
Sep 14, 20221 min read


SILAGE vs HAY
The decision to lock up paddocks for fodder conservation is right on our doorstep, but should we be planning for hay or silage?

Mikaela Baker
Sep 10, 20221 min read


TRAC Consultants assess our clients crop status prior to cutting.
We're getting ready to take samples prior to going into the stack or bale so we can check the quality change throughout the ensiling process

Molly Kuchel
Sep 7, 20221 min read
Are you preparing for Autumn Joining..?
The Ewe needs to be on a rising plane of nutrition to stimulate cycling and grow good quality eggs.

Molly Kuchel
Sep 5, 20221 min read


Meeting Energy Requirements this Spring Lambing Season
Grain feeding can be safe, effective and improve the survival rate and even post-weaning growth rates due to starting off better.

Owen Rees
Aug 27, 20222 min read


Early Weaning Calves
Let's explore the benefits of weaning the Autumn drop calves earlier than normal without sacrificing growth.

Owen Rees
Aug 24, 20221 min read


TRAC Ready Rams Checklist
Take time to assess the Ram Flock and address the 5T's…
🐏 Toes
🐏 Testes
🐏 Tossle
🐏 Teeth
🐏 Torso

Mark Facy
Aug 22, 20221 min read


Mould & Yeast in Forages
For more information on the effects of Mould & Yeast in your conserved fodder, contact your local TRAC Expert

Mikaela Baker
Aug 10, 20221 min read
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