Longer grazing steps up acidosis risk

With the latest research showing that acidosis can be an issue throughout the grazing season, not just in spring, we spoke to AB Vista’s Dr Derek McIlmoyle to find out more. Although the increased risk of acidosis when cows are grazing lush spring grass is widely recognised, the fact this risk can continue throughout the grazing season is less well known. According to Dr Derek McIlmoyle, AB Vista’s EMEA Ruminant Technical Director, there’s now strong evidence to demonstrate that modern ry