Dynamic milking assessments are increasingly being used to address udder health issues or improve parlour efficiency
Katie Fitzgerald, of Bishopton 51AVÊÓÆµVets, looks at the cause, impact and management of heat stress among dairy cows
A dedicated approach to people development and effective team communication has led to a thriving farm team and a successful business for dairy farmer, Mike King
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
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
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
Getting colostrum into calves quickly is crucial but getting it to the right place is what counts
As we head into silage season, minimising contamination in the clamp and losses at the feed fence are key to ensure you are getting the most out of your silage
While often overlooked, B vitamins play a critical role in dairy nutrition and supporting high yielding cows
Following weather extremes that led many livestock farms to have a shortage of forage over winter, the outlook for soil health and forage quality and quantity this year is full of challenges. Dairy Farmer asked three industry experts what can be done to better understand and improve forage in 2026