Dispelling the myths around Johne’s (Feb 22)There are still many myths surrounding Johne’s disease and how to tackle it. NMR vet Karen Bond answers some key questions to correct a...
Tech ‘sniffs out’ lower-emission genes (Feb 22)As the pressure on producers to reduce methane emissions increases, could breeding be an important part of the solution? We find out more...
Rise to the ‘challenge’ of reducing forage costs (Feb 22)Grazed grass and silage are still among the cheapest feeds for cows. And steps can be taken to mitigate the cost of producing quality...
Building bTB resilience through breeding (Feb 22)Can long-term breeding plans reduce the impact bovine TB can have on your herd and business? We spoke to a producer and a geneticist to...
BVD targets and funding set to push schemes forward (Feb 22)Eradicating BVD in the UK – where are we now, and where are we heading? We spoke to a leading cattle vet and the technical director of...
Post-calving care key to LDA prevention (Feb 22)Westpoint Farm Vet’s Tim Potter takes a closer look at the causes of a common post-calving condition, how to treat it and – more ...
Mitigating climate-change threat boosts herd efficiency (Feb 22)Environmental challenges faced by one Dorset-based unit have seen dairy management evolve to maintain profitability and increase...