Event underlines need for joined-up approach (July/Aug 22)
An impressive turnout highlighted producers’ interest in reducing their businesses’ carbon footprint and, as speakers at Down to Earth...
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Photographic precision is key to pro-active management (July/Aug 22)
Automating mobility and condition scoring using a 3D camera is proving a success for the furthest easterly dairy unit in the UK,...
Consistent approach key to top performance (July/Aug 22)
Top-quality genetics are matched with top-class management on one North Yorkshire-based unit, with a close eye on nutrition and tackling...
What’s ‘sparking’ typical milking problems? (July/Aug 22)
Stray voltage can create milking-time mayhem, but producers should rule out other factors before blaming electrical issues for unusual...
Focus on sweet spots to add dairy appeal (May 22)
Improving public perceptions of dairying is key to the resilience and continued success of the UK industry. So what are the concerns and...
Smile for the camera! (May 22)
Automating mobility and body condition scoring will help to improve interpretation of cow health and welfare data while saving on...
Reshuffles generate renewed interest (May 22)
Two-time NMR/RABDF Gold Cup runner-up and renowned pedigree breeder James Tomlinson shares his top picks from the proven- and ...
Individual data key to improving SCC (May 22)
Targeting the dry-cow period to reduce somatic cell counts in the following lactation has paid dividends for one AHDB strategic dairy...
Teat sealants key to reducing antibiotic use (May 22)
Westpoint Farm Vet’s Tim Potter takes a closer look at the use of selective dry-cow therapy and internal teat sealants, and the correct...
Tag offers season-long fly protection (May 22)
Season-long fly control using fly tags is helping one Wales-based producer to stay on top of summer mastitis. TEXT SARAH ALDERTON Fly...
Top pedigree herd lifts coveted trophy (May 22)
An award-winning Essex-based pedigree Holstein herd has won the 2020 NMR/RABDF Gold Cup, much to the surprise and delight of its owners....
Take steps to tackle ‘hidden’ disease (April 22)
Westpoint Farm Vet’s Tim Potter tackles ketosis – a costly production disease that impacts a large proportion of UK dairy herds. Ketosis...
Pain-relief protocols protect productivity (April 22)
A recent study has shown that adding pain relief to lamenesstreatment protocols speeds recovery rates and offers milkyield benefits....
Genomic-testing uptake gathers pace (April 22)
The productivity gap between genomically-tested and non-tested herds is widening. This alone easily justifies and offsets the cost of...
Maximising grassland production and utilisation (April 22)
Implementing a nutrient management plan and adding heifers to a paddock-based grazing system have allowed one Wales-based producer to ...
Space exploration for higher welfare (April 22)
Greater understanding of animal behaviour will help producers meet their herds’ needs to exhibit natural behaviour. TEXT SARAH BOLT The...
Hygiene key to optimising calf environment (April 22)
We share just some of the highlights from a recent #Calfmatters presentation at Dairy-Tech 2022, which took a closer look at the...
Keeping cows cool as temperatures soar (April 22)
Even in early spring, cow-house temperatures and humidity can impact herd performance. So what can producers do to create a cooler ...
Modern-day space race (April 22)
Providing housed dairy cows with more space to exhibit natural behaviour offers both milk production and cow comfort benefits. A recent...
Dispelling transition-cow misconceptions (April 22)
Research has revealed that stress and inflammation have a greater role to play in causing transition-cow disease than previously...
Maize option could double dry-matter production (March 22)
Could growing maize after first-cut silage, or an early grazing round, help to lift total forage production on dairy units this season?...
Testing key to controlling coccidiosis (March 22)
Test for subclinical coccidiosis and take steps to prevent its spread and impact on calf health and performance. Don’t wait for clinical...
Top-quality calf care pays dividends (March 22)
There are no shortcuts when it comes to efficient calf rearing, and implementing strict feeding and management protocols are key to ...
Simplicity key to continued success (March 22)
A straightforward system is behind the continued and sustained success of one pedigree Ayrshire herd. We find out how it’s remained the...
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