East Coast Viners have been part of the agricultural community in Scotland for over 50 years.
A family run Feed Milling business operating from Stonehaven in the heart of the Mearns, ECV produce a comprehensive range of compound and blended feeds formulated for optimum performance.
Telephone: 01569 740251
E-mail: sales@ecvg.co.uk
By reducing cow size, introducing a new breed and careful nutrition management, Angus farmer, Robin Norrie has increased herd size and improved efficiency in his suckler unit from the same acreage of grass. Robin is the fifth generation at Denhead of Arbirlot and Glentyrie and runs the productive beef and arable units in partnership with […]
In a time where home haircuts and home schooling have become commonplace, the nation has never been so receptive to the importance of where their food comes from. When the nation filled trollies in a panic, our customers pulled on their wellies and worked hard to meet demand and fill shelves. The general public have […]
The management of ewes prior to tupping and all the way through pregnancy has a major effect on the number of lambs born and hence profitability of the sheep enterprise. This was the message which came out of a series of two sheep nutrition meetings hosted by East Coast Viners Animal Nutrition recently. Both meetings, […]
Selecting the correct mineral supplement is important for maintaining healthy animals, and optimal growth and reproduction. The ECV Range of bagged minerals and mineral buckets contain ingredients based on quality and bioavailability to produce palatable products at a competitive price. Contact your ECV nutritionist to discuss your mineral requirements.
Push for higher performance with Alkalized diets. They allow farms to drive more starchy cereal into the diet safely. Daily live weight gains up to 2kg/ head/ day on beef finishing units.
Making best use of home-produced cereals allows for the most cost-effective feeding of stock on your farm. ECV has a full range of protein blends and compounds to balance cereals and forage. Speak to a member of the sales team for more information.
Quality nutrition is vital for getting lambs off to the best start, helping to optimise productivity at grass, boost live weight gains and improve finishing ratios. Speak to your nutritionist today to see how we can help you achieve this.
By creep feeding calves you are feeding them when their feed conversion rate is at its optimum. By creep feeding you can expect many benefits including: Increased weaning weights, less of a weaning check due to the rumen being adapted to a different diet and a reduction in pneumonia at housing. Speak to your ECV contact today for more information.
Regular silage analysis is the most cost effective way to formulate a productive and economic ration to get the best results from your cattle. Ask your nutritionist for this free service to utilise a bespoke feeding system for your farm.
