A series of practical ‘how to’ videos has been launched by Alkasystems feed and forage specialists FiveF to show how mixed livestock farms can improve the contribution of their home-grown cereal crops in their feeding and nutrition plans.

The eight videos, which are available to watch via YouTube.com, explain how to reduce acid loading in ruminant diets through the inclusion of Home n Dry pellets to mature wholecrop, grain and straw crops. They also show how to alkalise diets via the inclusion of AlkabupHa pellets in finished TMR rations.

All eight videos feature commentary and expert nutritional advice from Malcolm Graham, director and nutritionist for FiveF Agri. They also cover topics including how to make Alkalage, Alkastraw and Alkagrain and how to reduce the rumen acid-loading effect of intensive beef and dairy diets using AlkabupHa.

The videos are available to watch online by visiting the Youtube.com website and searching for “FiveF Alkasystems”. More information can also be found at www.fivefllp.com