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Do you have a ‘plan B’? (July/Aug 23)

Many producers missed out on the latest round of grant funding, but investing in tech can still be justified if the figures stack up....

Breeding for robots and increased resilience (July/Aug 23)

Breeding plays a significant role in the success of one Scotland-based dairy business, and forms the firm foundations required to manage...

Genomics key to reducing cows’ carbon footprint (July/Aug '23)

Using genomic data and genetic tools to support breeding decisions can help to significantly – and quickly – reduce greenhouse gas...

Maize-drilling tips and early-growth pointers (May 23)

Some producers are still waiting for ideal maize-sowing conditions, while others have already drilled. We offer some timely...

Change management – not just mindset (May 23)

Increased milk frequency and greater precision offered by robotic milking has many udder-health benefits, providing herd management and...

Fine-tuning key to staying on track (May 23)

Refining herd feeding using a robotic system and the latest technology means one Somerset-based herd is reaping the rewards of higher...

Sire selection for ‘robot ready’ cows (May 23)

As more producers take the automatic-milking-system route, it makes sense to breed cows that better suit this technology. One breeding...

Profiling key to improving herd performance

Blood testing for metabolic profiling has been well worth the time and investment for one Ayrshire-based herd. We find out more about the...

Precision breeding pays performance dividends (April 23)

A data-focused breeding strategy is driving genetic gain and performance for one Somerset-based herd. We find out more about their...

Blurred lines (March 23)

Award-winning columnist and Shropshire-based producer Roger Evans says there’s plenty to champion about dairying, but the message isn’t...

High-oxygen-barrier film reduces forage waste (March 23)

Thinking more about how silage clamps are sealed could deliver sizeable benefits in terms of forage quality and herd performance, as well...

Weighing up the benefits of multispecies mixtures (March 23)

Are multispecies mixtures a silver bullet or are there other options producers should consider when making reseeding decisions? We spoke...

Footbathing heifers is key to controlling disease (March 23)

Taking a whole-herd approach with footbathing, to include heifers and dry cows, is key to tackling digital dermatitis. A leading...

Grab opportunity for accelerated growth (March 23)

Calving heifers for the first time at two years old is a key efficiency driver for one Dorset-based herd. So how do they ensure they keep...

Top herd ‘ticks all the boxes’ to take title (March 23)

Striking gold was a shock for the Ayrshire-based Logan family, which has lifted the 2022 NMR/RABDF Gold Cup. We find out more about their...

Is methane really the problem? (Feb 23)

The drive to reduce dairy emissions is essential for the future of the industry – and the planet. But should methane really be...

Breeding key to improving sustainability (Feb 23)

Challenging traditional approaches, to find ways to improve efficiency, profitability and sustainability, was the theme of this year’s...

Genomic measure can help limit inbreeding (Feb 23)

Producers have sought to limit inbreeding for many years, and now there is an additional tool to help limit its harmful effects. We spoke...

Plan ahead when purchasing extenders (Feb 23)

Building in flexibility so producers can react to changes will help balance forage rations and protect margins this spring and summer,...

Mind the forage gap (Feb 23)

Careful planning, with continuous monitoring, is key to ensuring forage stocks produced this coming season match next winter’s...

Fertility focus key to herd efficiency (Feb 23)

Good herd reproductive performance depends on close attention to detail from transition-cow management and nutrition through to semen...

Cold comfort (Jan 23)

Award-winning columnist and Shropshire-based producer Roger Evans shares his thoughts on the badger cull and tips on ‘curing’ the common...

Knowledge is key to navigating volatility (Jan 23)

Promar International’s John Giles looks ahead to prospects for dairy in 2023, and stresses that being well informed will be key to...

Calf pneumonia – focus on housing (Jan 23)

Westpoint Farm Vets’ Tim Potter stresses the importance of optimising the calf environment to help prevent pneumonia. Pneumonia is a...

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