Excess copper is silently undermining conception in dairy heifers, but mineral audits and forage profiling could help get things back on track
A Dutch-born vet turned farmer, is building a progressive Beef Shorthorn herd in the North Pennines with commercial functionality at its core
Livestock specialist Katie Fallon, discusses the impact of renewable energy developments on rural areas and natural landscapes
Livestock reporter Katie Fallon, reflects on her recent trip to Balmoral Show
It was the Holstein champion which clinched the dairy championship title at this year's Balmoral Show
The longwool and shortwool champions went head-to-head in the Balmoral sheep rings for the overall sheep inter-breed championship.
It was the Limousin champion which took the top honours at this year's Balmoral Show beef inter-breed competition
If heifers are entering the milking herd underweight and underprepared, the ripple effects could be costing you, says dairy expert
Low milk prices are driving interest in whole milk feeding, but it is not a one-size-fits-all solution and careful considerations should be taken
A focus on milk from forage and value-added produce underpins the Gaudie family's organic dairy enterprise in North Yorkshire