Steps to take on your farm as drought begins to take hold across country

We have learned a good bit about drought conditions over the last few summers, and over the last week, writes independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy.

The drought has really started to affect management on many dairy and beef farms all around the country, writes ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy.

The drought has really started to affect management on many dairy and beef farms all around the country. A lot of ground is now very stressed, and grass is getting very wiry and heading out early. 

For many, the right thing to do is introduce silage and/or extra meal to stretch grass until growth recovers. Stretch grass while you still have good covers. You can't stretch it when it's all eaten.