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Targeted approach offers positive outcomes (May 24)
Responsible use of antibiotics requires an evidenced-based approach to target cows that will benefit from treatment – and a name change....
Less is more with prescription fertiliser (May 24)
Reducing total nitrogen inputs on grassland, by as much as 15%, without impacting returns is possible. And producers can reduce emissions...
Data determines success in disease control (May 24)
A team approach is keeping tabs on disease data and ensuring that herd health ‘heads north’ and infection levels ‘head south’ on one...
On-farm tech measures semen speed and motility (May 24)
Semen testing may be of interest for producers looking for peace of mind when it comes to herd fertility. And new tech means they can...
Automated route supports cows and staff (May 24)
Investing in milking robots, and other labour-saving automated tech, has helped one family-run unit improve milk yields and cow health....
Monitor and control to mitigate heat stress (April 24)
Taking steps to improve cow-house ventilation, using AI and the latest environmental control equipment, can help to mitigate the impact...
Top tips for recruiting and retaining staff (April 24)
Hiring staff can be a headache for dairy managers and producers. So what is the best approach to find and recruit the best employees, and...
Success built on youth and dairy experience (April 24)
A young herd – managed by an equally youthful team – is thriving on a spring-block calving system. And, after recently expanding, it’s...
Grazing and forage take centre stage (March 24)
Award-winning grassland management is reaping dairy-business rewards on one Pembrokeshire-based dairy unit. And a focus on home-grown...
Parasite watch (March 24)
Tips for turnout At turnout, calves and heifers are particularly susceptible to gutworm infections, which can have a significant negative...
‘Circular’ approach starts with soil health (March 24)
One Hampshire-based unit is working towards achieving 2050’s net-zero target by optimising its use of natural resources. We spoke to the...
Unlocking forage potential pays dividends (March 24)
Mitigating high-dry matter in maize forage has been key to improving margins for one Derbyshire-based herd. Using an inoculant offers...
Are you feeding enough milk? (March 24)
Calves can be fed elevated levels of milk replacer safely and this approach also offers health and growth-rate benefits, as well as...
Planning to optimise heifer growth at grass (March 24)
Close monitoring and tailoring heifer grazing management nutrition is key to meeting growth and reproductive targets at grass. We spoke...
Team work makes the dream work (March 24)
Lifting this year’s NMR/RABDF Gold Cup was a surprise for a recently formed Hampshire-based farming partnership, and team work and close...
Must-attend event for all calf rearers
The National Youngstock Conference 2024 offers a packed programme that promises something for all calf rearers – whatever their...
Making silage in a changing climate (Feb 24)
Successful dairying in a changing in climate requires agility, flexibility, and building more resilience into the silage-making systems....
Index builds bright future for herd fertility (Feb 24)
The genetics of dairy-cow fertility has undergone a transformation since the early 2000s. Geneticist Marco Winters predicts the UK herd...
Test soils and check timings (Feb 24)
Producers can take steps to mitigate extreme weather, and nutrient applications and timings – for both fertiliser spreading and grass...
Fine-tuning optimises herd health and productivity (Feb 24)
Maximising milk production from home-grown feed and optimising dry-cow rations are just two key objectives for one dairy partnership,...
Survey set to further BVD-eradication progress (Feb 24)
This year’s national BVD survey is set to highlight areas where management and careful vaccination planning can come together to take...
Balancing business, the environment and family life (Feb 24)
Maintaining the business bottom line with a focus on core organic farming values – and maintaining a work-life balance – are key...
Soil-health focus pays yield dividends (Sept 23)
The soil biome is key to grassland productivity gains. So what is it and how can producers work with their soils to improve grassland...
What makes a good slurry? (June 23)
When it comes to storage and application, what makes a good slurry is easy to define. But when optimal soil and plant health are the...
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