Everything livestock farmers need to know about the current status of bluetongue disease in the UK, how to spot signs and symptoms, and what actions they can take to prevent it
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
Follow this five-point plan to achieve optimal innate and acquired calf immunity and reduce respiratory disease on-farm
General pneumonia control strategies are advised to help manage and prevent mycoplasma outbreaks in calves
Implementation of dam vaccination protocols in late pregnancy has had a transformative effect on early life calf health at the Manor Farming Company in Shropshire
A new study into the effects of disbudding calves under sedation has shown a correlation with lower growth rates
Vet, Jim McKinstry of 51AVÊÓÆµGate Vets shares his advice on managing calf pneumonia this autumn and winter
UK study shows pair housed calves experienced less disease during the pre-weaned period and were less likely to leave the herd between birth and first lactation
Issues with starter feed, water and forage intakes can all contribute to poor rumen development which is a common cause of pot-bellied calves
Uptake has reached 84% across all dairy breeds