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Building a sustainable business for the next generation (July/Aug 24)

One of latest herds to join AHDB’s Strategic Dairy Farm programme is reviewing its grassland management in a bid to further improve milk...

Bolstering immunity supports calf-pneumonia management (July/Aug 24)

Reviewing calf rearing and management protocols, including vaccination policies and lung scanning, has reduced the impact of pneumonia...

Recycling waste cuts costs and emissions (July/Aug 24)

Containerised anaerobic digestion plants offer an affordable option for producers looking to generate biogas from herd waste and cut...

Low noise, less stress and no mess (July/Aug 24)

Milking is a well-oiled operation for one large Devon-based herd, since the installation of a new rotary parlour. Cow flow has improved,...

Weather prompts changes to worming strategies (July/Aug 24)

This year’s wet weather has thrown worm control plans into confusion, making monitoring stock even more crucial. We spoke to a vet to...

Productivity gains from short-term leys (July/Aug 24)

Sowing grass immediately after maize has helped one West Sussex-based producer to increase overall forage output, as well as make...

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