New data shows widespread trace element deficiencies in suckled calves, prompting calls for beef farmers to review cow supplementation programmes.

Most plant-based “milks” have lower amounts of four key micronutrients – phosphorus, magnesium, zinc and selenium – than cow’s milk. The exception is milk substitutes made from pea protein, which has ...

Most plant-based milks have lower amounts of protein than cow’s milk, with nearly a third also lacking calcium and vitamin D compared with the dairy option. Plant-based milks have previously been ...

Ensuring suckler cows have at least 14% crude protein in their diet before calving will help antibody production and improve ...