Like all dairy farmers, the Daniel family has had to evolve their system to improve efficiency to allow it to remain financially, but also environmentally sustainable. And the foundation of this has been...
Like all dairy farmers, the Daniel family has had to evolve their system to improve efficiency to allow it to remain financially, but also environmentally sustainable. And the foundation of this has been...
To get heifers to the optimum size and stature to calve easily at 24 months, consistent daily growth rates and remaining disease-free are important, says Dr Emma Bleach, of Harper Adams University
If heifers are entering the milking herd underweight and underprepared, the ripple effects could be costing you, says dairy expert
Low milk prices are driving interest in whole milk feeding, but it is not a one-size-fits-all solution and careful considerations should be taken