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 […]