Have you been able to maintain your dairy herd’s performance?

Nutrient requirements for milk production are very similar in summer as in spring

Change in performance, says Brian Reidy can be one of two things or a combination of things. Picture:  David Creedon, Anzenberger.  

It’s that time of year when grazing and feed conditions change, and a lot of herds suffer a larger than acceptable production drop.

These drops can be up to 15% in one month, whereas a normal production curve should see only a 6%-8% drop per month.