Bridge the gap between grass intake by cows and total energy requirements

The recent cold spell really slowed down growth, and has resulted in very low covers for the second round of grazing...
Bridge the gap between grass intake by cows and total energy requirements

It is not uncommon, on the back of the poor grass growth due to a lack of heat and moisture, to encounter herds where milk yields are dropping. File Picture. 

This spring has been difficult for grass growth, to say the least.

The recent cold spell really slowed down growth, and has resulted in very low covers for the second round of grazing.

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