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SLIPPERY concrete in cubicle sheds and collecting yards can cause serious untreatable damage to cows’ feet and legs. Investing in concrete grooving is a way to minimise slipping and encouraging normal bulling behaviour.

33 existing areas have also had licences renewed

The cooperative said it would do all it could to create stability for members at an uncertain time

The dairy announced a 0.30ppl rise on the back of a ’gradual improvement in the market’

Covid-19, Brexit and the weather mean farmers are facing their biggest challenges for 50 years

Honing protocol to improve herd health and welfare has been a key consideration for the growing dairy operation at Roseacre Hall in Lancashire. Hannah Park reports.

The mart closed its doors on September 1

New data from the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) has revealed a continued reduction in the GB milking herd.

At the start of this year, I said 2020 could be the year of opportunity for dairy. Little did I know at the NFU Conference in February that we would all be facing a global pandemic and the many challenges which have arisen as a result of Covid-19.

Writing this as we enter the last week of August I am reminded of how our industry is at the mercy of the weather.