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Today, global leader in animal nutrition Nutreco published its Sustainability Report 2021.

As part of our Operational Excellence Programme we had a 'Big Bang' day to launch the project.

Beth is studying Agriculture with Animal Science BSc (Hons) at Harper Adams University. In this article she shares her experiences as a placement student with Trouw Nutrition.

Keeping focussed on events closer to home will help farmers and nutritionists achieve the best results in the current difficult environment, according to Dr. Liz Homer, Ruminant Technical Development Manager.

In the first of a new series #TNGBPeople Clinton Spencer, Supply Chain Manager, talks about Integrated Business Planning; the end-to-end monthly cycle of steps that formulates a single plan where sales, materials requirements, distribution, & financial targets are all aligned.

Significant improvements have been made in many aspects of transition cow management, whether in terms of reducing stress, drying off protocols, calving management or overall facilities. But one area which is often overlooked according to Mark Hall, Ruminant Technical Manager with Trouw Nutrition GB is the crucial role of gut health and digestion.

Surplus, orphan or cade lambs can make up a significant percentage of total lamb sales and Georgina Thomas, Young Animal Feed Manager with Trouw Nutrition GB, advises having a defined nutritional plan for these lambs before lambing starts.

A rounded approach to addressing the issue of poor egg shell quality could have significant benefits for layer production according to Chloe Paine, Poultry Technical Manager with Trouw Nutrition GB.

Calf dehydration, mainly as a result of diarrhoea, is a major drain on dairy farm performance and is the biggest single cause of calf losses, according to Dr Laura Tennant, Young Animal Feed Technical Advisor with Trouw Nutrition GB. Read about the experiences of Hugh and Mary Ankers at Golborne Bridge Farm.