Publications

Kingshay have worked with the Dairy Development Centre at Gelli Aur to analyse the data and write a report on their three year project, evaluating the value of grass in Wales. The project, which received European and Welsh government funding, focussed on best practice methods for improving grassland management and utilisation by monitoring twelve high […]

It is estimated that a large proportion of the UK's pasture is deficient in sodium – backed by Kingshay forage mineral analyses. Spreading salt on grazing fields is common practice for some to improve palatability, however there are disagreements as to how much to spread and how often. This Trial Report explains why it may […]

Our 'Good Grass Silage 2014' report aims to remove some of the bias from this bewildering area. Featuring the results of last year's Kingshay grass silage additive trial, we seek to provide some independent input as you decide if an additive would be beneficial to you. This Report is only available to members – Price: […]

As part of Kingshay's exhibit at the 'Livestock Event' and 'The Dairy Show' last year, farmers filled in a survey assessing levels of cow comfort on their farm. The Cow Comfort Report presents these results in an interactive style report, which is designed to help you pinpoint pressure points in your system where production and […]

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 […]

Natural service can save time and money, but a poorly performing bull can be costly if conception rates are low. Is your bull in peak form? With up to 33% of bulls thought to be sub-fertile, it is worth reviewing your bull management to make sure that your bull is given the best opportunity to […]

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 […]

Red clover is probably the most reliable and consistent source of home-grown protein and can be grown over a range of soil types, in both organic and conventional systems. This flexibility provides an ideal opportunity for many farms to increase the protein level of the forage portion of the winter ration, reducing the need for […]

Most herds produce milk containing two types of beta casein, A1 and A2, however there is a small minority who are intolerant to the A1 protein. A2 milk is produced by cows genetically selected to only produce the A2 milk protein and this niche product has become popular in New Zealand and increasingly Australia, where it currently accounts for 6% […]

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

Maize is an excellent feed providing a good source of starch to compliment protein in other forages. However, it can be an expensive crop to grow and good yields are key to making it an economic feed for livestock. This report provides the essential facts to enable you to grow good crops of maize on […]

Hybrid ryegrass is a cross between Italian and perennial ryegrass, thus allowing the positive traits of both crops to be incorporated into one grass. Desirable attributes of a hybrid ryegrass includes rapid establishment and early season growth, with the tillering ability of a perennial to improve ground cover. We have started a three year study […]