When considering calcium in dairy cows, most people think of milk fever (clinical hypocalcaemia). This is something we can see but it is the unseen consequences of subclinical levels (lower than normal) of calcium in the blood that may have the greatest impact. Most commonly seen in mature cows around calving and early lactation (transition), hypocalcaemia can occur in any cattle at any time.
Read PostBest understood as the milk produced from the purchase of feed over and above what is produced within the farming system
It is only viable as long as the extra cost of producing the milk is less than the price being paid for the milk.
We are counting down to Fieldays!
Come and catch up with our friendly sales team in the Pavilion, PD 16&18. If you are looking for feed options for next season our knowledgeable team can put together a program for you.
You can also go in the draw to win an awesome prize package for two in QUEENSTOWN! Plus enter the daily draw to win 2 x 1 tonnes of Calf Pellets
OSP Stockfeeds have been operating out of Waharoa for seven years, initially out of Waharoa Industrial Park. In 2014 the decision was made to purchase land in Waharoa and build our own store, thereby assuring space and quality of storage.
Read PostOSP Stockfeeds New Plymouth store opened in December 2014. It is located on Parakau Road in Waiwhakaiho. It is highly visible from the highway heading south into New Plymouth. OSP Stockfeeds have been operating out of New Plymouth for 8 years. Initially we were located on the port but we outgrew the port facilities. We then operated from temporary facilities in Bellblock while our Parakau Road store was completed.
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