Brian Reidy: Getting your beef herd's summer management strategy right
Suckler cows will have better-quality milk on high-energy grass, writes ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy.
We all know that the more grass you get into your cattle, the better your margin will be. Of course, this is also determined by the quality of grass you get into them. Poor quality grass can be detrimental to performance.
Suckler cows will have better-quality milk on high-energy grass. Growing young stock will have a far better growth rate on quality grass, as leafy grass has protein to encourage intake and growth. Leafy, high-energy grass, high in sugars, will help cattle gain weight and finish faster off grass. It is all about energy in and energy out.
