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Calves can be affected by heat and humidity during summer, just like the milking herd, says Cargill’s youngstock specialist Bianca Theeruth.

Genomic testing can be used to genetically improve dairy herds and breed the best replacements, bringing benefits in yield, health and fertility - but how can producers get started? Ruth Wills reports.

Cattle producers are being urged to change their approach to parasite control as part of a new campaign to help livestock farmers move towards a sustainable, best practice approach.Ìý

It follows the completion of its first three-year fixed price contract

Dairy cow caesarean section operations are relatively uncommon, but they can save the life of the cow and/or calf. Wendy Short reports.

Arla said it would be welcome news for their farmers who are becoming ‘increasingly pressured’ by rising on farm costs

Changes to Johnes disease testing protocols have raised concerns among some cattle breeders, after CHeCS published details of rule changes last month.

With the primary aim of providing a break crop between reseeding of grass leys, for one Carmarthenshire dairy farm, root crops also provided a much-needed source of extra feed for cows and helped extend dwindling forage reserves.

Changes to Johne’s disease testing protocols have raised concerns among some cattle breeders, after CHeCS published details of rule changes last month.

When a cow gets mastitis in the first month post-calving, the chances are she picked up the infection during the dry period.