51AVÊÓÆµ

Family run Ayrshire herd adapts to nature's challenges on the Solway Coast

Family labour drives the management of an Ayrshire dairy herd on the North Solway Coast in South West Scotland

clock • 7 min read
Family run Ayrshire herd adapts to nature's challenges on the Solway Coast

The main challenge for the Brown family lies in maintaining forage levels, as some grassland areas are decimated by a flock of more than 40,000 migratory geese. Newfield 51AVÊÓÆµcarries 145, mainly pedigree...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Dairy

Shropshire dairy farm sees calf health boost after tackling bovine coronavirus

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

clock 17 June 2026 • 5 min read
Transition cow management: Getting dry period nutrition right

Transition cow management: Getting dry period nutrition right

Nutrition can help with many of the key challenges associated with the dry period. However, for long-term success it is important to get the basics right first and then build upwards towards the best nutritional approach

clock 15 June 2026 • 5 min read
Why feeding method is important for calves: The role of the oesophageal groove

Why feeding method is important for calves: The role of the oesophageal groove

Getting colostrum into calves quickly is crucial but getting it to the right place is what counts

clock 13 June 2026 • 4 min read