Feeds

Dry Cow Management

December is when most of the spring calving herds will be dried off. Cows should be dried off once production ...

Focus on Feed Quality

It is estimated that feed accounts for 70% of variable costs for beef cattle production. Efficient feeding will have a ...

Why Choose Drummonds Feeds ?

At Drummonds our priority is to consistently formulate top quality animal feeds consisting of only the premier league of proven ...

Livestock Farms - Managing Through The Drought

Reduced soil moisture and high daily temperatures either have already, or will very shortly, impact on daily grass growth on ...

Out Wintering on Forage Crops

Brassica crops can provide a nutritious and cost- effective feed source for cattle and sheep over the winter period. Crops ...

Choose a Calf Milk for Your Specific Needs

Modern calf milk replacer formulation is becoming more sophisticated and multi-functional – so much so that there should always be ...

Coarse Rations ‘Maxed Out’ With Only Nutritious & Wholesome Locally-Grown Cereals & Pulses

Back in autumn 2018 Drummonds introduced our ‘All Irish Beef Finisher’ coarse ration which contained ONLY Irish-grown cereals and pulses. ...

Drive your animal's performance this autumn with Drummond's Feeds

From mid-June to late October, a substantial number of beef cattle will be slaughtered off grass. Slaughtering cattle at this ...

Assessing clamp silage: Quantity & Quality

As the winter housing period approaches, now may be a good time to assess grass silage stocks and forage quality. ...

The Opportunity Exists to Strengthen Bord Bia’s Origin Green Marketing Message

At Drummonds we continually aim to maximise the inclusion of wholesome Irish-grown cereals & pulses in our quality-assured, performance feeds, ...

Planning for First Cut

Quality must not be compromised over quantity as first cut silages get underway. Regular monitoring of silage swards is just ...

Focus on feed quality.

It is estimated that feed accounts for 70% of variable costs for beef cattle production. Efficient feeding will have a ...

Forage Analyses

Forage Analysis Thankfully this year, there has been an abundant amount of forage saved, with many farmers having surplus to requirements. ...

Dairy Cow & Sheep Nutrition update

Managing The Freshly Calved Cow With the spring calving campaign now well under way dairy farms are currently very busy places. ...

Suckler calf management at weaning: How can farmers optimise efficiency?

Weaning stress has an adverse effect on the immune system, making calves more susceptible to disease, particularly pneumonia. It is ...

Forage Brassica Management

With the huge demand for fodder this winter due to difficult weather conditions throughout the year, many farmers have opted ...

Outwintering on Forage Crops

Brassica crops can provide a nutritious and cost effective feed source for cattle and sheep over the winter period. Crops ...

'Reviva will keep her on her feet.'

With the autumn calving season getting under way, we are delighted to inform our customers that we are stocking REVIVA, ...

Focus on Silage

When producing grass silage (pit/bales) the main aim is to retain as much feed value as possible by encouraging lactic ...

A Balanced Diet – Feeding Maize Silage and or Fodder Beet this Winter

With the growing population of cattle and cow numbers across Ireland, many farmers are turning to growing or feeding fodder ...

Managing grazing and minding your soil.

The months of July and August saw a combined rainfall of 230mm in the North East of the country. This, ...

Computerised Feeders

The current expansion of herd size on Irish dairy and beef farms is leading to increased pressure on labour. The ...

Understanding the Silage Test Results

Understanding the Silage Test Results Silage quality is key to good animal performance, reducing winter feed costs and increasing profitability during ...

Drive your Animals Performance this Autumn with Drummonds Feeds

From mid-June to late October, a substantial number of beef cattle will be slaughtered off grass. Slaughtering cattle at this ...

Feeding Calf Milk Replacer

Quality Quality is vital for the young calf. It pays to invest in a good quality milk replacer based on milk ...

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