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On this page you'll find a selection of articles which have been published in CowManagement over the past few months.
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High-oxygen-barrier film reduces forage waste (March 23)
Thinking more about how silage clamps are sealed could deliver sizeable benefits in terms of forage quality and herd performance, as well...
Weighing up the benefits of multispecies mixtures (March 23)
Are multispecies mixtures a silver bullet or are there other options producers should consider when making reseeding decisions? We spoke...
Footbathing heifers is key to controlling disease (March 23)
Taking a whole-herd approach with footbathing, to include heifers and dry cows, is key to tackling digital dermatitis. A leading...
Grab opportunity for accelerated growth (March 23)
Calving heifers for the first time at two years old is a key efficiency driver for one Dorset-based herd. So how do they ensure they keep...
Top herd ‘ticks all the boxes’ to take title (March 23)
Striking gold was a shock for the Ayrshire-based Logan family, which has lifted the 2022 NMR/RABDF Gold Cup. We find out more about their...
Is methane really the problem? (Feb 23)
The drive to reduce dairy emissions is essential for the future of the industry – and the planet. But should methane really be...
Breeding key to improving sustainability (Feb 23)
Challenging traditional approaches, to find ways to improve efficiency, profitability and sustainability, was the theme of this year’s...
Genomic measure can help limit inbreeding (Feb 23)
Producers have sought to limit inbreeding for many years, and now there is an additional tool to help limit its harmful effects. We spoke...
Plan ahead when purchasing extenders (Feb 23)
Building in flexibility so producers can react to changes will help balance forage rations and protect margins this spring and summer,...
Mind the forage gap (Feb 23)
Careful planning, with continuous monitoring, is key to ensuring forage stocks produced this coming season match next winter’s...
Fertility focus key to herd efficiency (Feb 23)
Good herd reproductive performance depends on close attention to detail from transition-cow management and nutrition through to semen...
Cold comfort (Jan 23)
Award-winning columnist and Shropshire-based producer Roger Evans shares his thoughts on the badger cull and tips on ‘curing’ the common...
Knowledge is key to navigating volatility (Jan 23)
Promar International’s John Giles looks ahead to prospects for dairy in 2023, and stresses that being well informed will be key to...
Calf pneumonia – focus on housing (Jan 23)
Westpoint Farm Vets’ Tim Potter stresses the importance of optimising the calf environment to help prevent pneumonia. Pneumonia is a...
Take early steps to mitigate maize risks (Jan 23)
Forage maize struggled to make the grade on many UK units in 2022. So what steps can growers take this spring to help ensure 2023’s crop...
Ukraine battles on to produce milk (Jan 23)
Dairying in the Ukraine is currently facing unprecedented threats and difficulties due to the invasion by Russian troops. We find out...
Tech needs to tick all the boxes (Jan 23)
There’s a wealth of innovative technology available to support and help improve herd management, health and welfare, but how should...
Proven-sire performance matches genomic promise (Jan 23)
Two-time NMR/RABDF Gold Cup finalist and renowned pedigree breeder James Tomlinson shares his excitement about the latest daughter-proven...
Johne’s control – it’s time to step up (Nov/Dec 22)
There’s been good progress made when it comes to Johne’s control, but there’s still more to do. We spoke to two vets to find out more...
Three beef sires are better than one (Nov/Dec 22)
Not all beef bulls are equal. So what is the ideal beef semen for use on dairy herds? CRV shares the latest non-return percentage figures...
Fertility improvements drive herd performance (Nov/Dec 22)
Changes to winter rations have seen one Welsh herd’s fertility performance improve, as well as an increase in milk yields. Coupled with a...
Medicines review key to health planning process (Nov/Dec 22)
Westpoint Farm Vets’ Tim Potter outlines how herd health planning – and regular reviews – are key to continuing to reduce antibiotic use...
Big changes add strength to Scottish unit (Nov/Dec 22)
A lot can happen in five years when you’ve overhauled your farming business, as a Scottish dairying family has discovered. And the result...
Producer-led vaccination project is up and running (Nov/Dec 22)
Producers and vets are working together to vaccinate badgers against bovine TB in East Sussex. We find out more about the project and...
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