Nutrition
The bulk of UK maize and wholecrop cereal crops are fed to livestock. MGA nutrition information aims to make the most of this feed in the production of high quality milk and meat at a low cost. MGA Nutritionist advice is free to members.
Resources: Nutrition
Maize Quality Analysis - LINK Project on maize quality
Friday, March 2, 2012
Jonathan Blake explains the progress with the LINK project looking at measuring maize silage quality.
Feeding ruminants - Have we got it wrong?
Friday, March 2, 2012
Andrew Holland from Ontrak Nutrition has some interesting points to make, when it comes to feeding the dairy cow.
Maize within my low cost milk production system
Friday, March 2, 2012
Gavin Fowler ( 2011 Dairy Farmer of the Year, Farmers Weekly) explains his farming system and how maize continues to play an important role on his North Devon farm.
How is your maize feeding?
Friday, December 23, 2011
Chris Savery discusses the ways to make the best of this years maize silage.
Starlings/Winter Feed Presentation - Steve Turner
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Vet Steve Turner reviewed the practical and financial impact of starling infestations at the recent MGA Birds and Maize Meeting held in Somerset.
Birds and Maize meeting Paddy Gordon
Monday, November 7, 2011
Paddy Gordons, Vet with the Shepton Vet Group, presentation to the Birds and Maize meeting November 2011
Maize Ready to Go?
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Maize harvest is upon us, some MGA members have already harvested this year's maize crop, but many farmers are still waiting for the cobs to ripen. Chris Savery gives members some excellent advice on dry matter, clamping and sheeting down the maize to get the best from what has been a difficult year for many maize growers.
2011 Maize Variety Booklet/List
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Guidance on variety choice including MGA Variety selector.
MGA Harvest Guide 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
An updated guide to maize harvesting in 2011 Includes: Dry matter at harvest, chop length, additives, salt, filling and sheeting the pit, post harvest cultivations, mycotoxins and control of eyespot, biogas maize, grain maize and corn cob mix.
Crimped maize
Friday, August 19, 2011
Chris Savery, MGA Nutritionist explains in detail the harvesting and storing of crimped maize, including additives, storing methods and feed values.
Cutting feed costs with intensive beef finishing
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Simon Marsh, senior lecturer from Harper Adams University College discusses the research results for cutting the costs of finishing intensive beef cattle.
High price protein
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Chris Savery, MGA Nutritionist discusses the high price of protein and what alternatives are available. In particular the choices and protein value in home grown crops
MGA Conference Papers 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Full copy of the 2011 MGA conference held at Harper Adams University College in February 2011
- Crimped maize grain for finishing beef cattle - Simon Marsh
- Grain maize opportunities - Alistair House
- MGA Research results - Simon Draper - Cultivation, starter fertiliser, drilling dates,seed size and dressings, variety type, slurry, nitrogen, foliar feeds, herbicides, pastic
- Maize growing in Germany
- Anaerobic digestion on my farm - Stephen Temple
Rat Problems in Maize
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Members will we hope, remember a recent request to take part on what is thought to be the first ever national study focusing on rat problems associated with maize. The study coordinated via BASF Pest Control Solutions has come up with both expected and surprising conclusions.
Chop length of forages - What are you trying to achieve?
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Chris Savery talks about chop length of forages.
Maize and Wholecrop through the summer
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Chris Savery looks ahead to feeding options this summer and suggests thinking about wholecrop if feed stocks look like being short this summer and autumn.
Is your maize feeding as planned?
Friday, January 1, 2010
Chris Savery asks us if maize is performing as it should and what can be done to keep milk yields up.
Summer feeding and looking ahead
Friday, May 1, 2009
Chris Savery talks about clamp management, wholecrop silage and avoiding waste.
Mature or Immature maize to feed?
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
A very topical technical note by Chris Savery about feeding maize this winter.
Maize and Wholecrop for beef cattle
Friday, February 1, 2008
Chris Savery reviews trial work for feeding maize and wholecrop to beef animals
Feeding this years maize silage
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Chris Savery advises us how best to use this years variable maize silage.
Feeding this years maize silage
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Chris Savery advises us how best to use this years variable maize silage.
What chop length for maize?
Friday, August 31, 2007
Chris Savery explains the different results from chopping maize at different lengths and the advantages and disadvantages.
Wholecrop cereals - Value in the Diet
Monday, June 25, 2007
Chris Savery reviews the options for wholecrop silage and their value in diets.
Grass Silage - What''s required?
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Chris Savery gives timely advice on how to produce good grass silage.
Milking performance Autumn 2006
Friday, December 1, 2006
Chris Savery reviews the winter feeding problems for dairy cows this year.
Understanding Silage Analyses
Friday, December 1, 2006
Very Useful guide to what the silage analysis results mean.
Don't wate precious stocks and how much have you got?
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Useful tips on looking after this years silage stocks and how to measure the amount available.
Buffer feeding this Autumn
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
After this erratic summer weather, good advice from Chris on feeding cows this autumn.
Protein Supplements
Tuesday, August 1, 2006
Chris Savery gives members some timely advice for feeding protein supplements.
Protein Supplements
Tuesday, August 1, 2006
Chris Savery gives members some timely advice for feeding protein supplements.
A review of maize and wholecrop stocks
Tuesday, May 9, 2006
Chris Savery gives advice on what do do with last winters left over feed.
Spring calvers - Place for maize & wholecrop?
Sunday, January 1, 2006
Chris Savery asks "Is there a place for maize and wholecrop in spring calving herds"?
Should certain health problems be associated with maize & wholecrop?
Tuesday, November 1, 2005
Chris looks at diets and health problems such as displaced abomasums.
Feeding dairy youngstock and beef
Friday, October 21, 2005
Benefits of feeding maize silage to youngstock.
MGA Minerals
Monday, September 5, 2005
MGA mineral specifications for Dairy cow, dry cow and youngstock requirements when feeding a high maize diet.
Beef Trial - Technical bulletin No. 1 Introduction.
Monday, August 1, 2005
Beef trial conducted at CEDAR studying maize diets for beef.
Using maize & wholecrop in dairy diets
Monday, August 1, 2005
Forage planning and getting the balance right.
Buffer feeding on Autumn grass
Wednesday, June 1, 2005
Useful tips for Summer feeding with buffer forages.
Maize & wholecrop feeding at turnout
Tuesday, February 1, 2005
Chris Savery advises on feeding cows at turnout.
Chop length of forages - What are you trying to achieve?
Sunday, August 1, 2004
Chris Savery talks about chop length of forages.
Protein Supplementation in maize based diets
Friday, August 1, 2003
Which protein option is best for you?
