BETTERGRASS
GRANULAR
Overview
Many of the grassland areas in the UK are deficient in essential trace minerals, which means either animal health is being compromised or you have to feed stock supplements.
To ensure healthy and highly productive livestock, good nutrition is paramount. The best approach is for your animals to acquire their mineral requirements, in the proper balance, directly from the grass they graze.
Benefits?
Improved Plant Health: improves soil resilience and productivity, leading to healthier plants.
Enhanced Plant Growth: tackles nutrient deficiencies and improves soil conditions, leading to stronger plant growth.
Improved Animal Health: supports animal well-being by making sure animals receive sufficient nutrients and by addressing trace element imbalances.
Increased Productivity: by improving soil and animal health, BetterGrass helps you achieve greater agricultural productivity.
Reduces Nutrient Loss: by minimising nutrient waste, BetterGrass helps you reduce your reliance on chemical fertilisers.
Higher Quality Milk: healthier cows thanks to BetterGrass means better quality milk.
Feed the grass...
... and the grass will feed the livestock. It's always better for your animals to get their mineral requirement in the right balance from every bite they take.
The above statement is all very well but how good is the grass they are eating? If the grass is lacking in minerals then your livestock will not do as well as they should, consequently the end result will be inferior stock. Not only that but it will cost you more to produce.
Mineral deficiencies and imblanaces can be prevalent in UK Pastures
Mineral deficiencies and imbalances are common in UK pastures. Studies have shown that many UK pastures may have suboptimal levels of certain trace minerals, such as selenium and cobalt. Additionally, some areas may experience issues with excessive potassium levels. It's important to note that these are general observations, and the specific mineral content of any given pasture can vary greatly depending on factors like soil type, climate, and management practices.
It is these imbalances that cause ill-health and low yields.
Summary
Grassland is a vital agricultural resource in the UK.
Essential trace elements like selenium, cobalt and copper are crucial for healthy plant growth and animal nutrition. While calcium is a key nutrient, its availability in the soil isn't always accurately reflected by soil pH. Research indicates that a substantial portion of UK pastures may have suboptimal levels of selenium and cobalt. Magnesium is critical in livestock metabolism, and phosphorus is essential for proper bone development.
