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Poorly targeted nutrition risks beef penalties of up to £200/head

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Source: Charlotte Ward, KW Nutritionist

Losses due to out-of-specification carcases is a major drain on finishing margins, but can be largely avoided by better matching rations to cattle requirements.

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Correct starch choice critical to cow performance this winter

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Source: Dr Anna Sutcliffe, KW Nutritionist

Careful choice of starch feeds is critical this winter if milk producers are to get the most from this year’s grass silages and maximise margin over feed costs.

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Consistent high performance the key to beef system’s success

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Source: Dr Anna Sutcliffe, KW Nutritionist

Using moist feeds to finish beef at Northumberland’s Lilburn Estate produces remarkably consistent results, and in a way that’s sustainable and highly profitable.