Agri-Business
US scientists create vaccine ‘cocktail’ to protect cattle against Johne’s disease
Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), the scientific in-house research agency for the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), have...
Dairy
Dairy
Alltech ONE: ‘The dairy story is not told well enough’
During the Alltech ONE event, Dr. Torsten Hemme, the CEO and founder of the International Farm Comparison Network (IFCN) - gave...
Dairy
First Milk appoints Co-op’s Michael Fletcher as non-executive director
First Milk has announced the appointment of Michael Fletcher as a non-executive director. Fletcher is currently chief commercial officer at...
Beef
Be vigilant for coccidiosis in calves around weaning
As the warmer summer weather dries-out the ground soaked by heavy UK rainfall during May, cattle producers are being urged...
Agri-Business
Dale Farm signs supply deal with Arla Foods
Two of the UK's largest dairy companies, Dale Farm and Arla Foods, have partnered for the first time as part...
Beef
Slight increase in TB incidence rates in herds across England
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published its quarterly statistics on tuberculosis (TB) in cattle in...
Dairy
GDT index dips again to mark 5 decreases on the trot
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has recorded a slight drop to mark five consecutive decreases over the last two...
Dairy
Dairy farmers warned of impact of heat stress on dry matter intake
With temperatures now regularly reaching 20° and beyond, dairy farmers are being warned that cows are extremely susceptible to heat...
Dairy
Rejuvenating swards: Which option is best?
Maintaining grass quality during mid-season grazing is important. Farmers can maintain quality by entering ideal grazing covers of 1,300 -...
Agri-Business
Dairy and whiskey sectors stress need to protect cross-border supply chains
Three associations representing the all-island Irish dairy and whiskey sectors in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland are...
Dairy
Body condition scoring in autumn-calving cows
While spring-calving herds are mid-way through their milk production season, most autumn-calving herds are approaching the end of theirs. Cows...
Dairy
Boost calf daily liveweight gain this summer with ad-lib feeding
Dairy farmers are being advised to consider ad-lib feeding this summer to boost dairy heifer calf-growth and lifetime yield potential....
Dairy
Lakeland Dairies announces milk price for May
Lakeland Dairies has become the first processor to reveal its milk price for the month of May - revealing an...
Agri-Business
Success at the double as creamery’s mellow Double Gloucester cheese crowned best in Wales
A farmer-owned creamery in North Wales is celebrating after its tasty Double Gloucester cheese scooped a gold award and went...
Dairy
Farming unions warn of rising dairy production costs and unstable milk prices
The UK farming unions are warning that the dairy industry is facing an extremely challenging year on the back of...
Agri-Business
Tackling emissions through methane-reducing masks for cows
A new strategic partnership aims to tackle methane emissions in the dairy industry - through the use of methane-reducing masks...
Dairy
Grazing targets for replacement dairy heifers
The rearing of heifers contributes a significant cost to dairy systems, yet can be the most commonly overlooked component. Grazing...
Agri-Business
Sommet de l’Élevage confirms plans for extended live show in October
Organisers of one of Europe's largest livestock shows, the Sommet de l’Élevage, have confirmed that they plan to host a...
