Specialist Nutrition

Specialist Nutrition Ireland’s expert partner in moist feed & on-farm nutrition. Specialist Nutrition offers bespoke Nutritional advice and products to Ireland leading farmers.

Supporting dairy, beef & pig farmers with scientifically-backed solutions to boost herd performance. 🌾 Established in 1999, Specialist Nutrition is the market leader in by-product management to Ireland’s growing drinks industry. Our products include moist feeds & liquid feeds as well as a wide selection of nutrition products, which combined with our technical expertise means we can offer complete

bespoke nutrition solutions to dairy & beef farmers across Ireland. Our growing product range reflects the increasing requirement for high performance nutrition products, which the changing needs of our market requires. We will continue to meet the demands of our customers, with a particular focus on efficient expansion of their farming enterprise.

Before you mow, what’s the one thing you always check?Every farmer has a habit that keeps their silage quality in check....
28/07/2025

Before you mow, what’s the one thing you always check?

Every farmer has a habit that keeps their silage quality in check.

✔️ Sugar?
✔️ Weather?
✔️ Dry matter?
✔️ Blade sharpness?

Drop yours below — it might be the tip someone else forgets this week.

25/07/2025

Not all cows rush to the parlour.

Some hang back. Others push to the front.
If there’s no room to shuffle, it turns into a mess — stress, shoving, hoof damage.

And the ones that get hurt? Often the ones that needed feeding or milking most.

📞 Want help reducing crowding and lameness?
Call +353 (0) 51 833071, we’ll talk you through practical fixes that make a difference.

Is your pit leaking value? 🤔Even if your silage looks fine, spoilage can quietly cost you tonnes, and litres, later.This...
23/07/2025

Is your pit leaking value? 🤔

Even if your silage looks fine, spoilage can quietly cost you tonnes, and litres, later.

This quick checklist helps you catch the most common issues before they hit animal performance.

✔️ Rolled tight
✔️ Sealed right
✔️ Protected from wildlife, spoilage, and waste

📞 If any box is unticked, we can help you fix it. Ask us about Silostop sheets or silage testing today at +353 (0) 51 833071

Most farmers think they know, few actually test. 🧑‍🌾🌱Comment below to test your knowledge. We will update the post with ...
21/07/2025

Most farmers think they know, few actually test. 🧑‍🌾🌱

Comment below to test your knowledge. We will update the post with correct answers in 24 hours!

Unsure you're hitting the right targetrs? Our team can help test and adjust before quality costs you.

📩 DM us to book a silage test or grazing review this week or call us at +353 (0) 51 833071

17/07/2025

You’ve cut the crop, now it’s time to protect the value. 🐄

Enzymes in your additive don’t just preserve feed.
They break down fibre, boost intake, and help cows bounce back after calving.

👉 Ask us which additive suits your silage type best.
📞 Call +353 (0)51 833071 for a consultation.

Second cut might be lighter, but the quality can carry your herd through winter.Cutting for bulk alone in July often mea...
16/07/2025

Second cut might be lighter, but the quality can carry your herd through winter.

Cutting for bulk alone in July often means lost digestibility, lower sugars, and higher concentrate bills later on.
We’ve outlined key second-cut actions to protect silage quality, from cutting stage and wilt timing to clamp sealing best practice.

📖 Read the full blog at: https://specialistnutrition.ie/getting-the-best-return-from-second-cut-silage/

Or talk to your local Specialist Nutrition advisor for tailored cutting support: +353 (0) 51 833071

15/07/2025

Cutting’s done, now make sure your pit holds its value.
Secondary fermentation, heat, and mould are silent killers.

An effective additive like MAGNIVA Dry keeps silage cool and stable in the clamp.

👉 Not sure your clamp is secure? We’re here to help.
📞 Just give us a call: +353 (0)51 833071

👣 What we learned from lameness training with Ger Cusack and his team from :– Clean footbaths = fewer problems– 80% of c...
08/07/2025

👣 What we learned from lameness training with Ger Cusack and his team from :
– Clean footbaths = fewer problems
– 80% of cases start in the claw
– Early signs matter
– Trim for balance, not looks
– And yes, we checked Pat’s foot too 😄

More to come in the full Lameness Series 👀

Tired of dry content? So are we. 🐄🧑‍🌾Now you can catch Specialist Nutrition on TikTok.What’s in it for you?• Silage tips...
08/07/2025

Tired of dry content? So are we. 🐄🧑‍🌾

Now you can catch Specialist Nutrition on TikTok.

What’s in it for you?
• Silage tips we actually use
• Quick feeding/nutrition advice
• Real Irish farms, no gimmicks

Follow us, and bring your herd: https://www.tiktok.com/

If milk volumes or solids are down this month, don’t point the finger at the cows just yet. 🐄👇By July, paddocks can cree...
03/07/2025

If milk volumes or solids are down this month, don’t point the finger at the cows just yet. 🐄👇

By July, paddocks can creep past 1,400 Kg DM/ha fast, ESPECIALLY in weeks of uneven growth or delayed grazing.

Stay ahead of quality loss by managing covers tightly, walking weekly, and adjusting feeding if needed.

📖 For tailored grazing support, contact your SN nutrition advisor at +353 (0) 51 833071

30/06/2025

Too much standing = sore soles. 🐄
Lying down = better blood flow + stronger hooves.
Healthy feet start with comfort.

📞Call +353 (0) 51 833071 for expert advice on cow comfort and lameness prevention.


04/06/2025

Cows will vote with their feet to munch on grass sown with Specialist Grazer HVS.
Here's Specialist Nutrition's Nigel Condell, speaking from a field reseeded in April on a 120-cow dairy farm in Co Laois, to explain why!
Specialist Grazer HVS high performance grass mixture helps your cows make the most of every bite.
💡 Ideal for spring, summer, and autumn grazing herds.
📞 Talk to your Specialist Nutrition consultant today
🌐 specialistnutrition.ie
📱 +353 51 833071

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Unlocking The Potential Of Dairy & Beef Farms

Your farm has untapped potential; your cows, your land and you as a farmer can always achieve more. Perhaps your land is restricting you from growing, or poor silage quality has made achieving a consistent diet difficult, or maybe you need better risk management in your feeding programme. Specialist Nutrition can work with you in these areas and others, in order to unlock the potential of your farm.

We offer a range of unique moist and liquid co-product animal feeds and work with some of the country’s most progressive farmers. Our nutritional experts assess your farming enterprise and then provide bespoke nutritional advice; with a particular focus on helping you to realise the potential that exists within your farm. This expertise, coupled with our co-product and performance products range, enables you to achieve this.

Established in 1999, we are the market leader in co-product management; trusted by some of Ireland’s leading drinks companies to deliver the required solutions to effectively manage their co-product distribution.