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Articles from November/December 2024 issue

Round-the-clock support keeps herd in prime condition (Nov/Dec 24)

Installing a collar-based monitoring system and automatic sorting gate has improved the health, fertility and productivity of two...

Monitor rumen efficiency to drive performance (Nov/Dec 24)

We offer some practical tips and pointers on optimising rumen function to make the most of this year’s ‘challenging’ silages, and to...

Big success on a small island (Nov/Dec 24)

Focusing on fertility and longevity, and building good community relations, have formed the foundations of success for one of the largest...

Early planning will help improve cow mobility (Nov/Dec 24)

Survey responses reveal the challenges faced when looking to improve and maintain hoof health, as well as myriad opportunities to prevent...

Bacteriology unlocks mastitis-treatment benefits (Nov/Dec 24)

On-farm bacteriology is the key to improving the efficiency of antibiotic use and the effective treatment of clinical and sub-clinical...

Prep and protocols are key to smooth transition (Nov/Dec 24)

Focusing on dry-cow management ensures trouble-free calving and increases the likelihood of transition and lactation success. One...

Articles from October 2024 issue

Initiative offers a foot on the dairying ladder (Oct 24)

Share milking partnerships take wannabe producers a step closer to owning and running their own herd. We find out more about how it works...

Take steps to increase cow lying times (Oct 24)

Mobility survey underlines that a focus on cow comfort, particularly cubicle dimensions and bedding, is key to supporting good mobility....

Tips to hit time-critical age-at-first-calving targets (Oct 24)

Creating a bespoke report to analyse heifer replacement KPIs is helping to focus producers’ minds on rearing during the post-weaning...

Ease the squeeze and create a breeze (Oct 24)

What are the housing ‘pinch points’ that producers could and should be tackling, particularly with the next round of DEFRA grant funding...

Genomics supports improved breeding and sustainability (Oct 24)

Harnessing data to support better breeding decisions has seen one Cumbria-based herd jump up the PLI ranking and improve overall herd...

Take a dive into dairying

TotalDairy Conference 2024 is set to share the latest research and information focusing on this year’s theme: ‘Building resilience: for...