The report is based on data from 500 NMR-recorded Holstein Friesian herds for the year ended August 2023, and shows the trends from 2010 when the University of Reading first published the KPI report...
The report is based on data from 500 NMR-recorded Holstein Friesian herds for the year ended August 2023, and shows the trends from 2010 when the University of Reading first published the KPI report...
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