A number of farmers in Denmark have reported health issues in cows being fed with the feed additive Bovaer
UK production has been ahead this year, but the rest of the world is also experiencing strong growth
The 2025 season might not have been the kindest for growing forage maize, but it has offered some potentially valuable lessons
Emma and her family farm in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, milking 100 pedigree Holsteins and selling raw milk from the farmgate. They also run 300 North Country Mules. Emma is Monmouthshire NFU chair and volunteers with the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution
Following dramatic cuts from some dairies in November, further decreases were being announced for December prices
A new study into the effects of disbudding calves under sedation has shown a correlation with lower growth rates
Football star Erling Haaland has again championed milk for its health benefits saying it’s vital for his bones and muscles, having visited a Cheshire farm to purchase it raw
Dairy farmer Andrew Rees has introduced a number of initiatives designed to work with nature, minimise impacts on water quality and increase business resilience
Q fever is widespread in UK dairy herds and has a significant impact on health and production, presenting a risk to reproductive performance
Keep an eye out for dung consistency, cudding and body condition this winter when evaluating how diets are performing