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Our publications provide up-to-date knowledge and practical solutions to everyday challenges to meet the needs of the modern dairy farmer.
Kingshay Dairy Insight Publications
Stay one step ahead with Kingshay’s trusted Insight publications. Practical, expert-led briefings designed for modern dairy farming businesses. Produced since 1991, our concise, easy-to-digest updates deliver the knowledge you need to improve performance, strengthen your business, and support your whole farm team.
Our Insight publications cover all key areas of dairy farming, bringing together technical, research and business information, into clear, actionable advice you can use on farm. Alongside this, our monthly checklist provides timely reminders of essential tasks and highlights important policy changes, helping you stay organised and in control throughout the year.
Written and regularly updated by our specialists, each publication delivers clear, relevant advice in a simple format – ideal for farmers, family members, staff, vets and consultants alike.
A selection of our publications are available to purchase individually here online. To unlock the full library of publications and stay consistently informed, join our community, become a Kingshay member today.
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Report
DairyCo Starling Report 2013
In our recent DairyCo funded study, starlings have been found to cost Somerset dairy farmers an average of 3ppl on every litre produced over the 90 day winter period when farm infestations are at their peak. Our study set out to assess the impact of starling infestations on dairy farms around the Somerset Levels, which […]
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Dairy Insight
Harvesting Wholecrop Cereals
Wholecrop cereals can provide an alternative option for winter forage and are a good substitute for maize in the ration. Choosing the optimum time to harvest will largely depend on the ration nutritional requirements and economic crop production. This Farming Note covers: Economics of harvest timing Economics of feeding How to assess the dry matter […]
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Youngstock Management Report
The young dairy heifers are the future of your herd. By planning their rearing from day one until they start their first lactation, farm profits can be improved as a result of maximising milk yield, reducing the number of youngstock on the farm, reducing culling rates and heifer losses. Price: POA Issued September 2012
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Dairy Insight
Slurry Additives Trial
Slurry additives are sold with a range of product claims. These include enhanced nutrient availability, improved slurry consistency with less crust development and reduced odours. As part of a muck management strategy, additives could improve profitability. A Kingshay trial was conducted during the winter of 2010/2011 assessing 5 slurry additives to determine their potential benefits […]
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Effective Bedding Management
The Effective Bedding Management report provides a guide to choosing an alternative bedding material or managing existing cow bedding. The report includes results of the Members survey which many of you completed last winter and also describes the pros and cons of different bedding types. This Report is only available to members – Price: POA […]
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Yard Scrapers Tried & Tested
Good quality scraping is important for feet and udder health. Read our independent yard scrapers report which includes results from the members survey and 'hands on' assessments by the Kingshay Team. Price: POA Issued September 2009
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Slit Aerators – Tried & Tested
Slit aerating can improve soil structure by helping to alleviate surface compaction and increase the air in the top soil. When choosing a machine it is important to know what you want from it as there are significant differences between the machines on the market. See the Tried & Tested report for the results. This […]
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