PREMIER RUMINANT TEAM

Practical, progressive and independent advice

We are leaders in researching, designing and investing in practical, innovative solutions tailored to meet the needs of farmers and feed manufacturers, whether that is bespoke premix supply or on-farm supplements.

We are passionate about maximising production from healthy animals that can move seamlessly from conception to calving and then milk or meat production.

TECHNICAL SERVICES

We offer more than just premix and supplements. Our experienced ruminant team can help customers with:

  • Bespoke feed formulations & nutrition support
  • Access to our unique raw materials matrix database
  • Real-time forage analysis using portable NIR technology
  • Premier Signals – a cow-centric approach to evaluate a combination of cow, farm and feed signals
  • Our extensively developed ration formulation system

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RUMINANT ON-FARM PREMIX & SUPPLEMENTS

RESTART

An all-in-one rehydration drink for immediately post-calving, formulated to support the cow’s needs & encourage intake.

LF TRANSITION

A nutrient premix specifically formulated to help to reduce the risk of metabolic problems such as ketosis and fatty liver.

SMARTPRO

Amino acid balancing technology for efficient milk production in systems where efficient performance is critical.

VITALCHILL

A supplement pack designed to lessen the impact of heat stress in both dry and lactating cows.

VITALBUF

A package of fast-acting & prolonged buffering agents to help provide long term rumen stability.

TOTAL PRIME

Ideal to balance high potassium grass or grass silage inputs with targeted metabolisable protein, minerals & vitamins.

TOTAL BALANCE

A partial negative DCAD approach with added calcium to improve pre and post-calving calcium status – science in a bag for forward-thinking businesses.

TOTAL VITALITY

A full ‘health programme’ feed targeting liver function, gut & udder health.

TOTAL DEFENCE

Tackles major problems associated with milk fever when it’s holding you back from better performance.

MEET OUR RUMINANT TEAM

Dr Donald Lawson

Ruminant Nutrition & Innovation Manager

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Dr Donald Lawson

Ruminant Nutrition & Innovation Manager

Having graduated from the University of Aberdeen and gained a PhD from the University of Glasgow, Donald now has more than 25 years’ experience in ruminant nutrition within the compound feed and premix industries. He is a BSAS Certified Animal Technologist and a Cow Signals Master Trainer.

Donald’s interest in the application of latest research in feeding high yielding dairy cows enables him to transfer scientific study into practical on-farm nutrition and management advice for customers. Donald is responsible for the supplement business in Scotland and the North of England.

E: donald.lawson@premiernutrition.co.uk
M:​+44 (0)7779 114 078

Shannon Cunnane

Commercial Ruminant Nutritionist

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Shannon Cunnane

Commercial Ruminant Nutritionist

Shannon joined Premier Nutrition in 2021 as a support nutritionist within our Technical Team. This was Shannon's first commercial role following her gaining a BSc in Bioveterinary Science from Harper Adams and an MSc in Animal Nutrition from the University of Nottingham.

Shannon's interest in calf rearing and youngstock, particularly setting up heifers for their best profitable life in the dairy herd, has led her into a more focused support role within the ruminant team, helping to ensure customers are optimising nutrition and premix formulations.

E: shannon.cunnane@premiernutrition.co.uk
M:+44 (0)7749 401 310

Anna Dinsdale

Commercial Ruminant Nutritionist

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Anna Dinsdale

Commercial Ruminant Nutritionist

Anna has re-joined Premier Nutrition as a Commercial Ruminant Nutritionist following 2 years working at sister company, AB Vista, as Ruminant Technical Manager.

In her new role, Anna's focus will be on supporting customers with premix specifications and providing nutritional advice across our feed additive offering. In addition, Anna will lead the TMS service, our R&D programme for ruminant products and growing our marketing exposure.

E: anna.dinsdale@premiernutrition.co.uk
M:+44 (0)7912 569 934

Ashley Morris

Commercial Ruminant Nutritionist

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Ashley Morris

Commercial Ruminant Nutritionist

Ashley joined Premier Nutrition in 2017 as a TMS assessor, she went on to manage the service as specialist in transition in 2020 and has since diversified further as Commercial Ruminant Nutritionist. Ashley gained a BSc (Hons) Animal Science from Writtle University College in 2015 and is registered with FAR, ROSA (Associate) and Cow Signals (Advisor).  

Ashley has a strong reputation of leading the way with dairy cow transition with practical and technical on-farm and nutrition management advice for our customers. In her spare time, she runs a flock of Pedigree Blue Texel’s and a small commercial flock and is keen to transfer her skills further for our ovine customers.

E: Ashley.morris@premiernutrition.co.uk
M:+44 (0)7808 888 533

Lorna Power

Business Manager - Ireland

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Lorna Power

Business Manager - Ireland

Lorna joined Premier Nutrition in October 2023 and will support both current customer accounts and prospective new business in Ireland across all species.

Lorna has extensive experience in the industry following her graduation from Waterford Institute of Technology with a BSc (Hons) in Agriculture Science. She has worked as a commercial nutritionist in the ruminant sector as well as technical roles in both pig and poultry. 

Lorna has also recently started a Masters in Ruminant Nutrition at Harper Adams.

E: lorna.power@premiernutrition.co.uk
M: +353 (87) 491 4664

Donna Whittington

Customer Services Ruminant Co-ordinator

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Donna Whittington

Customer Services Ruminant Co-ordinator

Donna is the longest serving customer services team member, so not only does she understand the industry inside out but her knowledge of our process and how to proactively manage order requirements is a real asset.

E: donna.whittington@premiernutrition.co.uk
T: 01889 572 508
 

TAILORED NUTRITION, ENGINEERED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Talk to us about your requirements and how our independently recommended premix solutions can add value to your ruminant nutrition.

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