Producing Jersey cows which combine show-ring quality with the ability to perform in a commercial grazing system is fundamental to the breeding policy of the Cornwall-based Quintrell herd
At Brinsbury College, running a commercial farm goes hand in hand with training the next generation of farmers
US study shows respiratory disease, relative birth density and reproduction are some of the key factors associated with heifers leaving the herd early
The changes will be introduced in stages, with the first payments under the updated scheme taking effect from 1 January 2027
Supplementing calf diets with essential oils could help support calf health and mitigate disease on-farm
A quality line-up of almost 300 cattle made for some stiff competition at this year's Dairy Show in Shepton Mallet.
Dairy farmers are being urged to identify financial and contractual pressure points early, as volatility, tighter cash flow and changing milk contracts create challenges across the sector.
Having worked as a farm vet for more than 25 years, Sarah Tomlinson, lead veterinary expert at AHDB, has seen first-hand the impact that bovine TB and the measures used to control it can have on farming businesses and the people behind them