As a Member of the British Institute of Agricultural Consultants, Dr McIlmoyle has access to a network of specialists and experts covering all aspects of agricultural and horticultural production.

The consultancy provides fully independent advice to the agricultural industry, assisting farmers, veterinary practices and feed compounders and the legal profession in all aspects of livestock production, nutrition and management both locally and internationally. The business maintains its independent status by neither selling nor promoting any commercial products.

Should you require assistance on any aspect not included here, we would be very pleased to discuss your requirements.

The continuing development of livestock systems as specialised units emphasises the importance of high quality, specialist technical advice in order that such units can maximise animal performance and health at minimum input cost.

Good independent nutritional advice is often difficult to get – due to either a lack of expertise or a profit motive in the product being promoted. W Alan McIlmoyle & Associates maintains its independent status by neither selling nor promoting any commercial products.

We look forward to providing you and your clients with advice to suit your individual circumstances and requirements.

Here are some of the areas we have been able to assist our clients with;

• Advice on all aspects of animal production and management systems to achieve desired levels of performance.
• Practical advice in solving dairy herd health and productivity problems. This involves working closely with the Veterinary Surgeon on the farm to identify health and performance problems and resolving them with practical solutions.
• Feed formulation service, including advice and selection of raw materials and formulations for complete diet feeders to suit animal performance targets and silage quality on your farm.
• Advice on all aspects of mineral nutrition, including the specification of mineral and vitamin supplements and free access minerals.
• Selection, evaluation and quality control of raw materials. Laboratory services are available, if necessary.
• Providing speaker(s) for farmers meetings to discuss all aspects of animal nutrition, forage quality and utilisation, feeding and management.
• Advice on resolving on-farm disputes and claims, including the preparation of detailed reports for litigation purposes and providing the legal profession, courts and tribunals with expert opinion.