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On this page you'll find a selection of articles which have been published in CowManagement over the past few months.
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Award set to showcase calf-rearing talent
Entries are open for this year’s Calf Rearer of the Year award, which recognises and rewards the industry’s top talent and dedication to...
Monitor soil conditions and drilling depth (March 25)
As producers look ahead and prepare for the 2025 maize-growing season we share some timely advice on varietal choice and seedbed...
Gradual grazing switch pays dividends (March 25)
Understanding the rumen’s microbial shift when herds transition from silage to grazing-based rations is key to maximizing milk production...
Dairy switch secures sustainable future (March 25)
A significant change of direction has seen one producer develop a brand new dairy business, with a high-health-status Jersey herd and...
Data use improves heifer-rearing outcomes (March 25)
Smart technology has the potential to support youngstock health and productivity. We find out more about a data-based management tool....
Marginal gains offer long-term improvements (March 25)
Beef-cross calf-rearing decisions are resulting in assured, high-value sales for two dairy businesses and freeing up time to focus on cow...
Reduce emissions and protect grass and forage output (March 25)
A range of seed mixtures has been launched that offer increased performance, as well as helping to meet climate-change mitigation...
Changes to inbreeding advice introduced (Feb 25)
Inbreeding presents producers with a greater conundrum than it has previously, so advice on how to avoid it has been updated. A leading...
Simplified genomics with customised index (Feb 25)
Genomic testing is just the start. Accessing and understanding the data is key to the successful use and application of this technology....
Robots and Jerseys drive couple’s dairying dream (Feb 25)
One Cumbria-based partnership has swapped beef and sheep for a dairy enterprise, investing more than £1 million to create a high-welfare...
Rehydration key to prevent production and health issues (Feb 25)
All cattle – milkers, fresh calvers and calves – can benefit from hydration support, and strategic use of products to replace lost fluids...
Weigh up maize harvesting options (Feb 25)
Crimped maize is growing in popularity. We outline the feed’s potential benefits, including adding flexibility to forage plans, and offer...
Calming heifers supports yields and efficiency (Feb 25)
Milking a herd with a high proportion of heifers can be stressful for cattle – and staff. But a new natural bovine pheromone product is...
Cutting-edge tech triggered dairy switch (Jan 25)
Converting from beef to dairy and investing in robotic technology has given one Northern Ireland-based family greater flexibility to...
Correct assumptions? (Jan 25)
Shropshire-based producer and award-winning columnist Roger Evans ‘surmises’ about farm assurance and an electric-fence farce. If ever...
Highlight pinch points to fine-tune process (Jan 25)
We spoke to the winners of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health’s global Optimax Award to find out how the tool has made a real difference...
Climate messaging and a close eye on margins (Jan 25)
TotalDairy Conference 2024 set the scene for the dairy industry as we turn the corner into 2025. Keynote speakers addressed a wide...
Traffic management delivers milk efficiency (Jan 25)
A mix of free-access and guided robot-milking systems is helping to drive dairy productivity on one Cumbria-based unit. So how do the two...
Round-the-clock support keeps herd in prime condition (Nov/Dec 24)
Installing a collar-based monitoring system and automatic sorting gate has improved the health, fertility and productivity of two...
Monitor rumen efficiency to drive performance (Nov/Dec 24)
We offer some practical tips and pointers on optimising rumen function to make the most of this year’s ‘challenging’ silages, and to...
Big success on a small island (Nov/Dec 24)
Focusing on fertility and longevity, and building good community relations, have formed the foundations of success for one of the largest...
Early planning will help improve cow mobility (Nov/Dec 24)
Survey responses reveal the challenges faced when looking to improve and maintain hoof health, as well as myriad opportunities to prevent...
Bacteriology unlocks mastitis-treatment benefits (Nov/Dec 24)
On-farm bacteriology is the key to improving the efficiency of antibiotic use and the effective treatment of clinical and sub-clinical...
Prep and protocols are key to smooth transition (Nov/Dec 24)
Focusing on dry-cow management ensures trouble-free calving and increases the likelihood of transition and lactation success. One...
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