Ruminant Nutrition UK

At FeedCo we specialise in ruminant nutrition for dairy cows, beef cattle and sheep across the UK. Our focus is on practical, farm focused nutrition that supports performance, herd health and long term efficiency. We combine high quality feeds with on farm advice, ration planning and forage analysis so that the diets we help design are grounded in real conditions rather than theory alone.

Ruminant nutrition sits at the heart of every livestock enterprise we support. We recognise that each farm has its own goals, whether that is milk from forage, higher milk solids, faster growth, better fertility or improved longevity in the herd or flock. Our role is to understand those aims and translate them into feeding plans that are realistic, cost aware and effective. We work directly with farmers, walking the cows, checking weights and looking at the forages that are actually going into the ration.

For dairy herds we pay close attention to ration balance and rumen function. We look at energy, protein, fibre and starch levels alongside milk yield, butterfats and proteins, body condition and overall cow behaviour. By combining on farm observations with rationing tools and forage test results, we build diets that support stable rumen conditions and consistent production. Where needed, we adjust feeding rates, move nutrients between feeds or suggest changes to forage use to help you get the most from home grown feeds.

Beef enterprises rely on sound nutrition to achieve efficient daily liveweight gain and strong carcase results. We help beef producers match feed strength to the class of stock, stage of growth and target market. That might mean starter rations for youngstock, growing diets for store cattle or finishing rations for intensively reared or semi intensive systems. Our aim is always to achieve predictable growth while keeping a close eye on feed cost per kilogram of gain.

Sheep nutrition requires careful planning through the seasons. We work with sheep farmers to manage body condition through the run up to tupping, early pregnancy, late pregnancy and early lactation. By matching concentrate inputs to forage supply and scanning results, we help support good lamb survival, strong colostrum production and healthy lamb growth. We also consider mineral and trace element status where appropriate, and we factor in your grazing plans so that the whole system works together.

Our approach to ruminant nutrition is based on partnership. We do not simply sell feed and walk away. Instead, we visit regularly, monitor results and make adjustments when conditions change. Weather, forage quality and market pressures can all alter the best approach for your farm, and we believe good nutrition support should respond to that in a timely and practical way.

We also place strong emphasis on consistency. Ruminants depend on stable rumen conditions, which is why we support the use of fixed formulation feeds combined with well structured rations. This helps reduce the risk of digestive upsets, supports good butterfat levels, maintains intakes and contributes to better overall performance across the herd or flock.

At FeedCo we aim to deliver ruminant nutrition that is realistic, effective and grounded in on farm experience. Whether you milk a large high input herd, manage a grazing focused system, run a beef finishing unit or look after a commercial sheep flock, we can help you refine your nutrition strategy and make the most of your forages and purchased feeds.

If you are looking for practical ruminant nutrition support backed by high quality feeds and regular on farm visits, contact FeedCo today to discuss your system and arrange an initial consultation.