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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...
Take early steps to mitigate maize risks (Jan 23)
Forage maize struggled to make the grade on many UK units in 2022. So what steps can growers take this spring to help ensure 2023’s crop...
Ukraine battles on to produce milk (Jan 23)
Dairying in the Ukraine is currently facing unprecedented threats and difficulties due to the invasion by Russian troops. We find out...
Tech needs to tick all the boxes (Jan 23)
There’s a wealth of innovative technology available to support and help improve herd management, health and welfare, but how should...
Proven-sire performance matches genomic promise (Jan 23)
Two-time NMR/RABDF Gold Cup finalist and renowned pedigree breeder James Tomlinson shares his excitement about the latest daughter-proven...
Johne’s control – it’s time to step up (Nov/Dec 22)
There’s been good progress made when it comes to Johne’s control, but there’s still more to do. We spoke to two vets to find out more...
Three beef sires are better than one (Nov/Dec 22)
Not all beef bulls are equal. So what is the ideal beef semen for use on dairy herds? CRV shares the latest non-return percentage figures...
Fertility improvements drive herd performance (Nov/Dec 22)
Changes to winter rations have seen one Welsh herd’s fertility performance improve, as well as an increase in milk yields. Coupled with a...
Medicines review key to health planning process (Nov/Dec 22)
Westpoint Farm Vets’ Tim Potter outlines how herd health planning – and regular reviews – are key to continuing to reduce antibiotic use...
Big changes add strength to Scottish unit (Nov/Dec 22)
A lot can happen in five years when you’ve overhauled your farming business, as a Scottish dairying family has discovered. And the result...
Producer-led vaccination project is up and running (Nov/Dec 22)
Producers and vets are working together to vaccinate badgers against bovine TB in East Sussex. We find out more about the project and...
Vaccine added to scour-prevention armoury (Nov/Dec 22)
The launch of a new vaccine against calf scour underlines why colostrum really is king when it comes to protecting newborn calves. So...
Keep calm - and put the kettle on (Nov/Dec 22)
Stress is bad for us - we know that. And it also has a negative impact on cow health, fertility and productivity. We spoke to a leading...
Tune parlour routine to match herd requirements (Nov/Dec 22)
On units where cow numbers have increased it’s vital to check that parlour and milking management routines match the size of the herd. We...
Cycling uphill (Oct 22)
Shropshire-based producer and award-winning columnist Roger Evans is surprised by a Lycra-clad visitor and enjoys some Irish craic It’s a...
Create a thriving calf environment (Oct 22)
Optimising youngstock housing should be further up the list of producers’ priorities, particularly if they want their future milkers to...
Cool and breezy made easy (Oct 22)
Assess ventilation carefully before investing in cooling tech to ensure the most effective system is installed and there’s a good return...
Complete solution for high-performing heifers (Oct 22)
Setting up a second unit to rear heifers has allowed one Lancashirebased herd to improve overall efficiency and performance. We spoke ...
Guided system supports optimal herd management (Oct 22)
Automated technology is helping to improve herd productivity, both easily and efficiently, and paying significant dividends on one ...
Breeding for lameness resistance – the next step (Sept 22)
Latest research has shown that resistance to lameness can be bred into cows more easily than previously thought. And now researchers and...
Invest in early nutrition to maximise growth efficiency (Sept 22)
Recent calf-rearing events, hosted by AHDB, explored how producers can optimise calf health by focusing on nutrition and weaning. We...
Flexibility key to winter feeding (Sept 22)
The forage situation varies across the UK, but some producers are facing an extremely tight winter when it comes to silage stocks. TEXT...
Calf scour – know your enemy (Sept 22)
Is scouring cause for concern on your unit? We look at some key areas where easy wins can be put in place to help reduce the incidence of...
Fine-tuning key to reducing carbon footprint (Sept 22)
A focus on maximising efficiency and soya-free rationing are contributing to one North Yorkshire-based herd’s low carbon footprint. We...
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