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
A focus on calf health and the opportunity for industry collaboration has seen the Vance family improve calf performance and farm efficiency, cutting labour costs by 75%
Vet, Emma Greaves, shares her top tips for managing pink eye infections within the dairy herd
25 years on from the foot-and-mouth crisis in the UK, Ashford Port Health Authority said border security controls play a critical role in maintaining national biosecurity, protecting farmers' livelihoods and supporting the long-term resilience of the agricultural sector
The country's Bovine TB Programme Board says 2041 ambition not looking likely as it sets out a raft of key recommendations
This week from Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones
It has been a very difficult calving season for farmers with a growing number of cows aborting or giving birth to calves with birth complications after testing positive for bluetongue
Practical support during an outbreak
BVA and NFU welcome decision following their campaign to continue veterinery training