Dairy
Watch out for signs of summer scour syndrome in grazing calves
Many calves are out grazing at the moment, and they can all seem fit and healthy before suddenly taking a...
Calves
Dairy
Monitoring heifer calf targets as young stock let out to grass
Heifer calf targets must not be forgotten about in the midst of breeding and silage cutting season, as many calves...
Dairy
4 out of 5 UK dairy farmers had cryptosporidiosis in herds
Four in five dairy farmers in the UK have experienced cryptosporidiosis in their herds, with significant financial and welfare implications,...
Rural Life
Watch: Farmer Phil’s calves jump for joy with space hoppers
Farmer and internet sensation, Philip Stewart, aka ‘Farmer Phil’, has introduced a novel source of calf enrichment on his Longford...
Beef
Dog attacks on livestock cost UK farmers £1.8m in 2024
NFU Mutual is urging dog owners visiting the countryside this Easter to keep their pets on the lead to avoid...
Dairy
Calls for more testing for crypto on farms
Cryptosporidiosis, also known as crypto, was one of the most common diagnosis in carcasses submitted to the Animal and Plant...
N.Ireland
Dairy advice: What to look out for in sick calves this spring
Identifying sick calves this spring is vital for early treatment to get calves back on track and prevent the spread...
N.Ireland
Triplet heifer calves born on Co. Tyrone farm
Farmer Barry Mulgrew from Killeeshil, Co. Tyrone “couldn’t believe” his luck this week with the birth of triplet calves from...
Dairy
Keeping cases of calf scour to a minimum this calving season
The majority of the herd will now have calves on the ground as we get further into February which means...
N.Ireland
Mycoplasma bovis causing ‘significant losses’ on NI farms
Animal Health and Welfare Northern Ireland (AHWNI) has stated that the bacterial infection mycoplasma bovis is becoming “increasingly prevalent” and...
Dairy
Hospice patients receive surprise visit from twin calves
Ashgate hospice in Derbyshire welcomed an unusual visit from twin calves last Friday afternoon (September 20) bringing joy to the...
Rural Life
National Youngstock Conference to focus on breeding, nutrition and health
This year’s National Youngstock Conference will focus on cattle breeding, nutrition and health, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)...
Agri-Business
Focus on post-weaned calves to prevent disease - MSD Animal Health
MSD Animal Health is urging dairy herd managers to ensure post-weaned calves receive the same level of care and attention...
N.Ireland
How to combat summer scour syndrome in your calves
Research is still ongoing around the relatively new condition of summer scour syndrome, with many herds experiencing the condition in...
N.Ireland
Johne’s disease: Protecting your calves against exposure
As calves have been slowly getting out to pasture in recent weeks, it is important to protect them against Johne’s...
N.Ireland
The importance of meeting heifer calf targets
Since the weather has improved, any farmer that did not have calves out already, has been able to get them...
Agri-Business
Watch: Calves break into young farmer’s Xbox room
A young farmer from Cornwall in the UK, was shocked to find his room destroyed by five calves, who broke...
Dairy
Spring calving: Time to get ready for calves
Calves will be arriving on farms in the coming weeks, meaning it is now time to ensure that you are...
