Cattle producers should get on top of flies early before populations become unmanageable due to the significant impact they can have on stock. Dairy Farmer reports.
Genetics may have a greater influence on how susceptible dairy cows are to developing foot lesions than previously thought, a new study has found. Debbie James reports.
Pre-cut testing of grass is an important tool to improve precision of cutting date and help improve forage quality and stability of fermentation. Dairy Farmer reports.
Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) is thought to be common in Scottish dairy herds and experts believe a similar picture may apply to the rest of mainland UK. Wendy Short reports.
The businesses say they will now look to ‘rapidly integrate’ over the next few months
Scour is the most common disease in young calves, accounting for around 50% of deaths, making it an important disease for farmers to get on top of. So how can calf scour be prevented and treated? Ruth Wills reports.
AHDB’s dynamic TV advert has sparked heightened levels of confidence in British food production, as UK consumers are reassured to continue to enjoy meat and dairy as part of a healthy, balanced diet. Mollie Leach reports.
Scour is the most common disease in young calves, accounting for around 50% of deaths, making it an important disease for farmers to get on top of. So how can calf scour be prevented and treated? Ruth Wills reports.
A spike in mastitis cases prompted a rethink of milking protocols at a Pembrokeshire dairy farm and the outcome was so positive that the business has now won a national milk hygiene award. Debbie James reports.
The retailer has announced a substantial jump in acknowledgement of the unprecedented inflation in farm costs