What we do

Services

Five services, one practice.

  1. Dairy and beef nutritional and herd consultancy

The core of the work. Dairy on-farm visits at least monthly (beef tba), ration formulation for all stock – milking, dry and heifer groups using industry-leading software; beef as required. Vet and adviser liaison, and a written action list after every visit. Standard, six forage samples per year (additional sampling at cost), manure assessment at each visit, body condition score tracked, mobility scored where requested.  Dairy costings provided at ‘standard’ level via Kingshay.

Cadence: monthly · On-farm

  1. Industry consultancy

For all agri-businesses from feed manufacturers, micro- and macro-ingredient suppliers, and co-product brands to vet and agri-equipment suppliers. Marketing strategy, product positioning, technical content for newsletters and advertorials, sales-team training, individual mentoring.

Cadence: project · B2B

  1. Training modules

Select from eight focused modules for sales and nutritional support staff within feed manufacturing and supply companies, vets and farmers. A combination of theory, on-farm practice and follow-up. See the Training page for the full curriculum, get in touch for bespoke training requirements.

Cadence: cohort · 8 modules

  1. Heat stress assessment

In-shed temperature and humidity loggers installed before the season. Weekly THI overview reports from May through September inclusive. Annual whole-shed heat stress audit covering milking and dry cow accommodation and end of season farm review.

Cadence: seasonal · May to September

  1. Ventilation assessment

Officially affiliated Galebreaker consultant. Full ventilation review for cow, calf and youngstock housing — air movement, fresh air per cow, draught control, ridge openings, side ventilation.  Recommendations on practical next steps included.

Cadence: annual · whole-shed

 What’s included in the on-farm retainer

The work is connected — what shows up in the ration shows up in the shed; what shows up in the shed shows up in the bulk tank — and the on-farm retainer brings it together in our monthly visits. Every farm on an ongoing consultancy gets, as a minimum:

  • Monthly on-farm visits
  • Written action list after every visit
  • Vet and adviser liaison
  • Ration formulation (milking, dry, heifer)
  • Phone and email support between visits
  • Weekly overview THI reports (May–September)
  • Annual heat stress audit (milking and dry cow accommodation)
  • RoMS mobility scoring (up to) four times a year, on request
  • Six forage samples per year, plus one forage mineral sample
  • Annual milk forecast and herd budget, updated through the year as required
  • Kingshay Dairy Costings (Starter level)
  • Optional direct supply of minerals, supplements and additives — no obligation

Independent dairy nutrition and herd consultancy. Cow welfare, on-farm.