We’ve lifted the lid on what you need to know to choose between a mineral lick and feed block… Livestock mineral blocks. Mineral licks. Feed blocks. Mineral buckets. Lick tubs. Feed licks. What is the difference, and what makes the difference?! Knowing this is critical to making the most profitable decision for your system. Mineral […]
Monthly Archives: May 2025
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May
May
Herbal leys – are they for you? We weigh up the pros, the cons and the must-do’s when it comes to growing and feeding sheep and cattle herbal ley. As Single Farm Payment is phased out and the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) somewhat takes its place, farming herbal leys has become increasingly popular in the […]
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May
May
Want stress-free weaning? You might just need to consider offering your weaning lambs a feed lick this year… Weaning lambs is all about keeping stress to a minimum. With this achieved, lambs are less likely to suffer growth checks that can hurt the balance sheet. Weaning lambs without stress requires producers to get a few […]