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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...


Tips to hit time-critical age-at-first-calving targets (Oct 24)
Creating a bespoke report to analyse heifer replacement KPIs is helping to focus producers’ minds on rearing during the post-weaning...


Packed programme wowed sell-out conference crowd (Sept 24)
This year’s National Youngstock Conference offered a new venue, fresh and innovative presentations and plenty of practical take-home...


Bolstering immunity supports calf-pneumonia management (July/Aug 24)
Reviewing calf rearing and management protocols, including vaccination policies and lung scanning, has reduced the impact of pneumonia...


Are you feeding enough milk? (March 24)
Calves can be fed elevated levels of milk replacer safely and this approach also offers health and growth-rate benefits, as well as...


Planning to optimise heifer growth at grass (March 24)
Close monitoring and tailoring heifer grazing management nutrition is key to meeting growth and reproductive targets at grass. We spoke...


Must-attend event for all calf rearers
The National Youngstock Conference 2024 offers a packed programme that promises something for all calf rearers – whatever their...


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...
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