Technology has positive impact on cow comfort in the parlour

For Peter Cope, a desire to continually look at ways to improve performance led to a focus on the milking process, with the adopted technology having a positive impact on teat health and cow comfort in the parlour

Editor, Farmers Guardian and Dairy Farmer

19 December 2024 鈥� 4 min read

With a herd of 750 cows, Peter Cope is acutely aware that the traditional 鈥榦ne size fits all' milking liners might not necessarily be suitable for the whole herd. Mr Cope, who farms in partnership with...

Why you need to step up udder health post-calving

While cases of mastitis are falling on a national level, producers should not take their eye off the ball when it comes to udder health in and around the transition period

Dairy Farmer

22 June 2026 鈥� 5 min read

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Milk fever prevention: How dairy farmers can cut cases and improve cow health

Milk fever cases have fallen steadily in recent years but remains a significant health challenge on many UK dairy farms according to the 2025 Kingshay Dairy Costings Focus report

Dairy Farmer

20 June 2026 鈥� 6 min read

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Shropshire dairy farm sees calf health boost after tackling bovine coronavirus

A dairy farmer in Shropshire has reported significant improvements in calf health and survival after identifying bovine coronavirus in his herd and taking targeted action

Dairy Farmer

17 June 2026 鈥� 5 min read

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