Dairy
AHDB to host Johne's disease management events
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is launching a series of roadshow events across the Great Britain, with the...
Dairy
Beef
Are digital images the way to go when body condition scoring?
Body condition scoring (BCS) is a vital aspect of today’s farming, ensuring cows are meeting correct weight targets and getting...
Dairy
The influence of light on milk and colostrum production
With the evenings closing in, and autumn calving ready to start, farmers should be asking themselves: how much light should...
Dairy
Cow-with-calf initiative shows how things can be done differently
A documentary feature telling the story of a Scottish farm’s transformation from conventional to cow-with-calf dairy farming will have its...
N.Ireland
Tackling mastitis through a sawdust and lime mix
Mastitis is considered to be one of the most costly diseases in dairy, with farmers continuously working to prevent the...
Dairy
Organic dairy farmers alerted of short winter forage supply
Animal feed experts, ForFarmers UK has warned organic dairy producers of the likelihood of short forage supply in the upcoming...
Dairy
Autumn calving: The importance of colostrum quality
Cows are beginning to calve on autumn calving farms and colostrum is going to be crucial for the calves’ start...
Agri-Business
Govt warned against dairy concessions in US trade deal
The UK government is being urged to “remain steadfast and not barter away” greater market access to the US that...
Dairy
Autumn calving: Preventing pneumonia ahead of calving
The next couple of weeks are crucial in getting prepared for the arrival of calves for autumn calving herds, for...
Dairy
Ensuring that weanling and in-calf heifers are on target
Weighing and acting on underweight heifers and heifer calves should be on the agenda, especially as the weather turns a...
Agri-Business
Will Ireland by exporting fodder to the UK this winter?
Irish farmers could potentially be exporting fodder supplies to England this winter as supplies run tight. Parts of Ireland struggled...
Dairy
Ensuring milk fever is not an issue for autumn calving cows
Milk fever (hypocalcemia) is a metabolic disorder where the cow’s blood calcium levels drop, typically within 24 hours after calving....
N.Ireland
US dairy farm adds value selling culled cow meat and hosting tours
By Chris McCullough Adding value to dairy farms is a common trend across the world with many selling milk, cheese,...
N.Ireland
New patterns of BVD present in Northern Ireland – AHWNI
Recent test results have proven a significant change in the patterns of bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD), according to Animal Health...
Dairy
Botulism outbreaks result in death of over 700 cattle in England
An investigation is underway into outbreaks of botulism that have resulted in the deaths of over 700 head of cattle...
N.Ireland
20 NI farms signed up to new initiative to reduce GHG emissions
A total of 20 farms in Northern Ireland have signed up to the newly launched initiative, UK Dairy Carbon Network....
Agri-Business
UK edges ahead of Ireland as updated TB strategy review published
The UK has edged ahead of Ireland by publishing its bovine tuberculosis (TB) strategy review today (September 4). The review...
Dairy
Correct soil fertility issues when ground conditions still allow
Obtaining an optimal soil fertility status is a key pillar to the success of dairy production systems or any farm...