RESTART
12/07/2023
An all-in-one rehydration drink for immediately post-calving, formulated to support the cow’s needs & encourage intake.
LF TRANSITION
12/07/2023
A nutrient premix specifically formulated to help to reduce the risk of metabolic problems such as ketosis and fatty liver.
VITALCHILL
12/07/2023
A supplement pack designed to lessen the impact of heat stress in both dry and lactating cows.
TOTAL PRIME
12/07/2023
Ideal to balance high potassium grass or grass silage inputs with targeted metabolisable protein, minerals & vitamins.
TOTAL BALANCE
12/07/2023
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
12/07/2023
A full ‘health programme’ feed targeting liver function, gut & udder health.
TOTAL DEFENCE
12/07/2023
Tackles major problems associated with milk fever when it’s holding you back from better performance.
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 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 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 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
Melanie graduated with a BSc Hons degree in Agricultural Technology from Queens University, Belfast, in 2019. She then lived in Qingdao, China, where she worked as part of an international trading company. On her return to the UK, she undertook and gained a PhD in pig nutrition and welfare, also from Queens, and has written scientific publications on the impact of diet, diet change, gastric ulceration and dental health on the health, performance and behaviour of finishing pigs.
Between 2022 - 2025, she was a research co-ordinator, working with ruminant businesses and farms across the UK and Ireland, designing farm research trials and providing technical support.
At Premier Nutrition, Melanie will work with customers to find progressive nutrition solutions and enhance our research in each species sector.
E: melanie.mcauley@premiernutrition.co.uk
M: +44 (0)7394 886 262
Amelia joined Premier Nutrition in May 2025, having graduated from Newcastle University in 2020 with a BSc Hons in Animal Science and then fulfilling a role as a pig technical specialist with a compound feed manufacturer. Amelia's knowledge of compound feed formulation and manufacture will be of benefit across all species in supporting our nutritionists in delivering first class service to our customers.
Amelia is FAR and R-SPQ registered.
E: amelia.dixon@premiernutrition.co.uk
M: +44 (0)7860 672 221
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 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
Talk to us about your requirements and how our independently recommended premix solutions can add value to your ruminant nutrition.
