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Check out articles from our team discussing important topics relating to your farm’s livestock nutrition
Pigs in Schools Program
NFS is proud to support South Australia’s long-running ‘Pigs in Schools’ Program, helping students gain hands-on experience in pig husbandry. Through feed supply, nutrition advice, and industry support, NFS is investing in the next generation of Australian livestock farmers.
Rearing Calves
By Emma Peters
Rearing calves is a specialised field and is the fundamental cornerstone for the continuum of the vitality and productivity of any dairy herd.
Why Preg Scan?
By Leesa Flanagan
Understanding the reproductive performance of your flock not only helps you make informed decisions but also improve profitability. Pregnancy scanning is a relatively non-invasive method to give an insight into the productivity of each of your ewes.
Protect your pigs from Heat Stress
By Emily Boothey
Summer is knocking on the door and the hot weather is already ripping through parts of the country so it’s time to start considering the options to protect your animals against heat stress.
Pre-joining ram preparation and hoof health
By Leesa Flanagan
As joining approaches, it is important to ensure that rams are in the best possible condition.
Ewe Nutrition Post Weaning
By Leesa Flanagan
Ewe nutrition and body condition have a significant influence on conception rates, and consequently, lambing rates.
Graeme Pope receives ROCA Merit Award
Our very own Sales Consultant and Pig Expert, Graeme Pope was recently presented with the 2022 Roseworthy Old Collegians Association (ROCA) Award of Merit. The ROCA Award of Merit is the highest award of honour awarded to former graduates of the University of Adelaide's Roseworthy Agricultural College & Roseworthy Campus.
The benefits of creep feeding young stock
By Emma Peters
Creep feeding encourages the early intake of concentrate feed by young stock, promoting early rumen development. Early rumen development is crucial to allow weaning at the youngest possible age without compromising growth rates.
Raising the next generation
By Emma Peters
From the moment a heifer conceives, right up until she gives birth, her health and well-being are paramount. Her nutritional requirements are met, and she receives individual care and attention throughout gestation and birth to ensure her safety and the safety of her unborn calf.
How National Feed Solutions
can help farmers hit their
Growth Targets
By Emily Boothey
Given the current climate with increasing feed costs, static pig prices and variable raw material availability it’s important to make sure you’re getting the basics correct to be successful.
