Keeping Your Livestock Performing This Summer – July 2026
Keeping Your Livestock Performing This Summer with Dugdale Nutrition July is in full swing, and for many farms that means long days, full schedules, and making the most of every weather window. Whether you’re in the thick of silage work, keeping an eye on crops, or managing livestock through the warmer weather, it’s one of […]
Water: The Invisible Nutrient – Lancashire & Yorkshire Women in Dairy
There are some events where you walk away with a head full of new ideas, and our latest Lancashire & Yorkshire Women in Dairy get-together was exactly that kind of day. Hosted by Dan & Emma White at Wedacre Farm in Gisburn, on a proper scorcher of a morning, the group welcomed Bianca Theeruth, Ruminant […]
Don’t Wait Until Autumn: Why Your Dry Cow Nutrition Plan Starts In July
It might feel like autumn calving is still a way off, but for farms running an autumn block calving system, July is the right time to start thinking about dry cow nutrition. The decisions you make now – and over the coming weeks – will shape how well your cows transition through calving and into the start of lactation. While it’s tempting […]
Keeping Your Livestock Performing This Summer: June Update from Dugdale Nutrition
June is here – and with longer days and warmer weather comes one of the busiest periods in the farming calendar. Whether you’re out in the field taking first cut silage or keeping a close eye on your grazing stock, there’s plenty to stay on top of right now. In this month’s update, our team […]
What You Can’t Always See: Calf Management & Heat Stress Insights from Our Cargill Training Day
On 19th May 2026, the sales team attended an engaging and highly informative training day at GB Corners in Northallerton, delivered in collaboration with Cargill. The day was split into two key focus areas, beginning with calf and youngstock management in the morning and moving into a detailed exploration of heat stress in the afternoon. […]
Understanding Heat Stress in Dairy Cows: Spring/Summer 2026
When we hear the term heat stress, it is often associated with extreme sunshine and high summer temperatures. However, the reality is that dairy cows are highly sensitive to the combined effects of air temperature, humidity, and fluctuating weather conditions. These factors can increase a cow’s core body temperature beyond its natural ability to dissipate […]
May on the Farm: Making the Most of the Growing Season
May is a month of momentum on the farm. Grass growth is well underway, and with longer days and warmer temperatures driving pasture productivity. The focus turns firmly to making the most of what the season has to offer. Whether you’re managing grazing rotations, preparing for silage, or thinking about reseeding, getting the fundamentals right […]
Equaliser Cream: Protect Milk Butterfat at Turnout and Optimise Dairy Margins This Spring 2026
Spring turnout is one of the most exciting times in the dairy calendar of some herds. Cows head back to grass, feed costs can reduce, and fresh grazing helps drive performance. But while lush spring grass brings clear benefits, it can also create hidden nutritional challenges that many dairy farmers underestimate. One of the biggest […]
Great British Beef Week: Celebrating Great British Beef From Field to Fork
Here at Dugdale Nutrition, we spend every day thinking about animal feed: what goes in, and how it shapes what comes out. So Great British Beef Week is, quite frankly, our favourite week of the year. It gives us the chance to celebrate the entire chain: from the grass in the field, to the compound […]
When Should You Wean Lambs? It’s Not Just About Age…
Weaning lambs is a key management decision that can impact both flock health and the availability of good grazing. While lambs are typically weaned between 12 to 14 weeks of age, age alone isn’t the only factor that should guide your timing. The body condition score (BCS) of the ewe and the availability of quality […]