Advanced Ruminant Nutrition

07/01/2026

🐄 Congratulations to our Head of Technical and veterinarian, Will Tulley on successfully gaining his ARPAS Dairy Cattle qualification – another one to add to an already long list!

Will leads our research, training and education, and this highlights something we believe is uniquely important about our nutrition and management consultancy company (not just that we offer training!), but that it isn’t just about nutrition - it’s a big picture approach.

Our team includes people qualified across all areas of dairy cow management helping us support our clients in key areas such as transition management, fertility, mobility, health and housing.

Nutrition doesn’t work in isolation and that’s the important bit. It’s why we make sure, as a team, we’re equipped to look at the whole picture, not just what’s in the trough.

Well done Will - another great addition to our team’s growing range of expertise. 😀

05/01/2026

🐄Microclimates - targeting energy for growth in colder weather

Keeping youngstock warm is critical to growth rates. A 2°C drop in temperature can require the equivalent of 20g extra milk powder per calf per day!

By using microclimates farms quite often see +2.5 degrees higher air temperature and a 0.04–0.08 kg/day increase in DLWG. Also, aiding the reduction in pneumonia cases which can save up to £44 per case.

So, what makes a good microclimate?
🐮Tall enough for calves to stand
🐮Low enough to retain heat
🐮Deep straw for nesting and insulation
🐮Mesh sides for airflow
🐮Easy to move and clean

Failing that even popping a bale in for the calves to huddle around can also be helpful.

23/12/2025

🐄 As we head into Christmas, we'd like to take the opportunity to say Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone who has worked with us in 2025!

You'll also find our office opening hours for the festive period below. 🎅

15/12/2025

Our Advanced Heifer team will be at the Calf Conference on the 28th January. There is a packed speaker program and the team will also be on hand to answer any of your questions. You can register for free using the link in the comments.

10/12/2025

03/12/2025

🐄 Switching to robots?

Eoghan and Olivia discuss the key considerations for a successful transition in this month's Cow Management.

They'd also be happy to answer any other questions you might have 😀

What steps should producers take before making the change to robotic milking? We highlight some key herd-management points to consider for a smooth transition to automated systems. First published in Cow Management.

20/11/2025

We hope all the SAYFC members are having a great tour - with a special shout out to Emily Black. We can't wait to hear about the packed itinerary when she's back!

SAYFC members pictured at JD Hudgins Inc in Texas

19/11/2025

Some great insights from Leanne on the Fed By Farmers podcast on how she manages the herd at Mains of Boquhan and of course how they became Scottish Dairy Farm of the Year...

This week we are joined by Leanne Bertram, Dairy Herd Manager for Graham's Dairy's very own herd of Jersey cows. Leanne is an old friend of Cammy's from the ...

05/11/2025

🐄 Raising the bar Treworgie Farm

Christina Savage talks about working together, looking beyond growth rates and taking a holistic approach to understand how improve performance at every stage of heifer rearing.

If you've not already seen British Dairying's youngstock supplement you can read the article on our website...

https://www.arn-ltd.co.uk/newsroom/latest-news-from-advanced-nutrition/2025/11/03/raising-the-bar-at-treworgie-farm/

24/10/2025

🏆What an evening the team had last night celebrating with the winners of the Dairy Farm of the Year Award at the Scottish Agricultural Awards.

A special well done to herd manager Leanne Bertram and herdsperson Ruby White of Mains of Boquhan farm and all the team there. We’ve worked with these ladies for the past two years and have seen the dedication and commitment they put in every single day. The team all take a real pride in farming and the performance and health of their Jersey herd is testament to that.

🍾Thanks so much for letting us celebrate with you last night!

23/10/2025

A huge congratulations to Leanne Bertram, Ruby White and the team at Mains of Boquhan for winning Dairy Farm of the Year at Scottish Agricultural Awards!!

Really well deserved 🤩

AgriScot The Scottish Farmer RHASS