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Why Does Butterfat Drop During Summer?
8th June 2026

Why Does Butterfat Drop During Summer?

For many dairy farmers, one of the first signs of summer heat stress is not a dramatic drop in milk yield. Instead, it is often a gradual reduction in butterfat percentage.
Heat Stress Nutrition: Are You Feeding The Right Fatty Acids?
2nd June 2026

Heat Stress Nutrition: Are You Feeding The Right Fatty Acids?

Heat stress is becoming an increasingly important challenge for UK dairy farmers.
What Actually Matters When Choosing A Fat Supplement On The Farm
15th May 2026

What Actually Matters When Choosing A Fat Supplement On The Farm

What makes a good fat supplement for dairy cows? Learn how to choose based on performance, consistency and ease of use, not just price or fat percentage.
UFAC Welcomes Philip Jones As Area Business Manager For The South West And South Wales
12th May 2026

UFAC Welcomes Philip Jones As Area Business Manager For The South West And South Wales

We are delighted to announce that Philip Jones has joined UFAC as Area Business Manager, covering the South West and South Wales.
UFAC Visit Denmark to Explore Consistency in Dairy Feeding Systems
6th May 2026

UFAC Visit Denmark to Explore Consistency in Dairy Feeding Systems

At the end of April, UFAC team members Dan Day, Mark Townsend and Aage Staun travelled to Denmark to visit dairy farms and meet with the 3S Group.
Why Fat Percentage Is Still Misleading On Farm And What Actually Drives Performance
5th May 2026

Why Fat Percentage Is Still Misleading On Farm And What Actually Drives Performance

Not all fats are equal. Discover why fatty acid profile matters more than fat percentage for dairy cow performance, efficiency and consistency.
UFAC Presents at SFT Ruminant Conference
30th April 2026

UFAC Presents at SFT Ruminant Conference

UFAC’s Dr Andrew Pine presented at the SFT Ruminant Conference, exploring the evolving role of fatty acids in dairy nutrition, performance and lactation strategy.
UFAC Visits Catalonia to Explore Dairy Farming in Extreme Conditions
24th April 2026

UFAC Visits Catalonia to Explore Dairy Farming in Extreme Conditions

UFAC visits dairy farms in Catalonia to understand how nutrition supports cow performance, milk yield and health in extreme temperatures from -5°C to +45°C.
Spring Turnout 2026 Guide: How to Maintain Milk Yield, Butterfat and Cow Performance
1st April 2026

Spring Turnout 2026 Guide: How to Maintain Milk Yield, Butterfat and Cow Performance

Spring turnout is one of the biggest nutritional transitions of the year for dairy herds. Get turnout right, and it sets up the rest of the season. Get it wrong, and performance can take weeks to recover.
Reaching dairy climate goals using palm-free fat supplements
14th January 2026

Reaching dairy climate goals using palm-free fat supplements

International audience to learn of latest research on meeting nutritional goals without reliance on palm-derived calcium soap-based fats.
Protecting Fertility When Milk Prices Fall:
16th December 2025

Protecting Fertility When Milk Prices Fall:

When milk price drops, it is natural to look across the system for places to save money. Fertility is one of those areas. It is easy to overlook, yet it has a direct and lasting impact on milk sold, cow health and the financial performance of the whole unit.
David Turnbull
11th November 2025

David Turnbull

We are deeply saddened to share the unexpected passing of David Turnbull, who was a highly valued member of our team at UFAC. David passed away suddenly at home on Friday 7 November.