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Could Omega-3 Help Support Dairy Cow Fertility This Winter?
7th October 2026

Could Omega-3 Help Support Dairy Cow Fertility This Winter?

Following summer heat stress, Omega-3 supplementation can help support dairy cow fertility, embryo survival, dry matter intake, milk production and immune function.
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Is Your Forage Ready for Winter Feeding?
1st October 2026

Is Your Forage Ready for Winter Feeding?

Assessing forage quantity and quality now can help identify potential shortfalls and ensure winter rations continue to support rumen function, cow health and performance.
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Could Gilt and Sow Nutrition Be Limiting Reproductive Performance?
10th September 2026

Could Gilt and Sow Nutrition Be Limiting Reproductive Performance?

Could gilt and sow nutrition be limiting reproductive performance? Explore how feeding through the breeding cycle can support fertility, body condition, rebreeding and piglet performance.
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Could Summer Heat Stress Still Be Affecting Your Cows?
3rd September 2026

Could Summer Heat Stress Still Be Affecting Your Cows?

Summer heat stress can continue to affect dairy cows long after temperatures fall. Find out what to monitor now to support fertility, transition and performance into the next lactation.
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How Heat Stress Affects Poultry Performance
6th August 2026

How Heat Stress Affects Poultry Performance

Learn how heat stress affects poultry feed intake, growth, egg production, gut health and feed efficiency, and how nutrition can help protect performance.
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Preparing Transition Cows for Autumn Calving
3rd August 2026

Preparing Transition Cows for Autumn Calving

Learn how to prepare transition cows for autumn calving by supporting rumen fill, dry matter intake, liver function and early lactation performance.
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Are Your Cows Producing More Fat Than They’re Eating?
8th July 2026

Are Your Cows Producing More Fat Than They’re Eating?

Learn why many high-yielding dairy cows produce more fat than they consume and why supplemental fat remains important for milk production, fertility, body condition and performance.
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Is TMR Heating Costing You More Than You Think?
2nd July 2026

Is TMR Heating Costing You More Than You Think?

Learn what causes TMR heating, how it affects feed quality and dry matter intake, and how dairy producers can reduce spoilage and protect herd performance.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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