Beef
Water and concentrate feeding is key to calf rumen development
With autumn calving is well and truly underway, focusing on the rumen development of young calves is a crucial aspect...
Dairy
Agri-Business
FAO Meat Price Index reaches new record high
The benchmark of world food commodity prices declined slightly in September, led by drops in the sugar and dairy price...
Dairy
Lakeland Dairies Open Day showcases investment in Newtownards
Lakeland Dairies this week hosted its farmer suppliers, members of the local community and other stakeholders at its Open Day...
Dairy
Keeping SCC down during final few months of lactation
Somatic cell count (SCC) can often start to rise in the few months of the lactation due to harsher weather,...
Dairy
Global conference on sustainable livestock transformation
Experience shows that the adoption of good practices can make livestock systems truly sustainable according to Qu Dongyu, Director-General of...
Agri-Business
UK food security under threat due to loss of overseas labour - Scottish farmers
Scottish farmers are warning that the UK’s food security is under serious threat following a government decision to remove farm...
Dairy
Ensuring adequate minerals & feed to drive winter milk performance
The first step to a successful winter milk herd is ensuring that mineral and feed are at optimum levels to...
Beef
Bluetongue confirmed on two premises in Wales
Bluetongue virus (BTV) serotype 3 has been confirmed on two premises in Wales, the country’s devolved government has said. The...
Dairy
Latest UK strategy review shows progress in dairy cattle welfare
The latest review of the UK Dairy Cattle Welfare Strategy 2023-2028 has shown benefits such as reduced lameness, better udder...
N.Ireland
World School Milk Day marked as report shows 51% of Irish teens lack calcium
Schoolchildren nationwide will be enjoying a drink of milk during lunchtime today (September 24) in celebration of World School Milk...
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...
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...
