Managing acidosis in dairy herds
Consistent and high energy intakes are needed for high levels of production of milk solids by dairy herds. When ruminants are fed a diet high in readily fermentable carbohydrates from grain, byproducts and highly digestible pasture, a condition known as rumen acidosis can occur. Most commonly, acidosis is present as a sub clinical condition causing lost productivity and unhealthy cattle.
Leading Nutrionist Joins Irwin StockFeeds
Irwin Stockfeeds is proud to announce the appointment of Dr Glen Walker to our experienced sales and ruminant nutrition team.
Dr Glen Walker completed a Bachelor of Rural Science (Hons) and gained a Doctor of Philosophy in Rural Science at the University of New England. Between 1997 and 2008 Glen worked as a Senior Scientist with the Department of Primary Industries in Northern Victoria. In this role he provided specialist technical and scientific support to industry on relationships between nutritional management of commercial pasture-based dairy herds and milk production and composition. Most recently, Glen has been with Danieli & Meyer Stockfeeds in Kyabram as Senior Nutritionist.Glen brings over 20 years experience to our team of ruminant nutritionists and sales consultants and is well placed to enhance our enviable reputation as a leader in the stockfeed industry. Irwin Stockfeeds offer expert nutritional and agronomic advice at no cost to our customers and take a ‘whole farm’ approach to animal health and production. We specialise in ration formulation to suit seasonal feed requirements and the individual needs of your farm business and provide ongoing after sales support to ensure you have the tools to maximise production and investment.
We offer a range of high performance ruminant feeds including grain, grain mixes, protein meals and pellets. Irwin Stockfeeds prides itself on the quality of its staff, customer service, prompt delivery and reliability.
Join us in welcoming Glen to Irwin Stockfeeds. Starting Monday 7 December Glen’s primary area of responsibility will be servicing clients in West Gippsland.
Please contact Glen on 0409 851 831 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
