Late lactation feeding: What options do I have?

The quality of your silage will have a huge impact on the performance of your stock over the winter period as it will make up many diets in the next few months, warns ruminant nutritionist Seamus Millea

The quality of your silage will have a huge impact on the performance of your stock over the winter period as it will make up many diets in the next few months, warns ruminant nutritionist Seamus Millea.

After a difficult year, many of us find ourselves asking the question: Do I have enough feed for the winter ahead? 

Grass growth and average farm covers are below average in many cases, which has led to silage being fed over the past number of weeks. It is important to take a step back and look at what you are going to feed your stock for the coming months.