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Katie Jones

Articles by Katie Jones

Vikings dominate new interest among non-Holstein sire bull proofs

Dairy

Vikings dominate new interest among non-Holstein sire bull proofs

Transmission of high health and efficiency are hallmarks of a new wave of leading Jersey bulls in the breed £PLI rankings

clock 02 April 2024 • 4 min read
Latest proven sires bull proofs released

Dairy

Latest proven sires bull proofs released

A continued strong lead by the Holstein sire, Genosource Captain, plus two new graduates in the top 10 are features of the daughter-proven Profitable Lifetime Index (£PLI) ranking

clock 02 April 2024 • 3 min read
Captain sons dominate the genomic PLI rankings

Dairy

Captain sons dominate the genomic PLI rankings

Sons of Genosource Captain now dominate among young genomic Holstein bulls, securing the first four positions in the ranking for Profitable Lifetime Index (£PLI), published this week by AHDB

clock 02 April 2024 • 4 min read
Preventing lead and copper poisoning at grazing

Livestock

Preventing lead and copper poisoning at grazing

To prevent lead and copper poisoning this grazing season, farmers are being urged to follow five steps

clock 26 March 2024 • 2 min read
World dairying: 12,000-cow dairy farm in Mexico grapples with challenge of cheap food imports

Dairy

World dairying: 12,000-cow dairy farm in Mexico grapples with challenge of cheap food imports

The issue of cheap food imports is one of the major issues facing a large dairy farming business in Mexico

clock 25 March 2024 • 4 min read
Foliar fertiliser helps cut nitrogen usage in half

Livestock

Foliar fertiliser helps cut nitrogen usage in half

With rising fertiliser costs looking set to remain, a dairy farmer from West Wales has successfully halved his nitrogen use

clock 22 March 2024 • 6 min read
How to control the bTB risk factors

Dairy

How to control the bTB risk factors

Bovine TB continues to affect herds across the country, and with turnout approaching, we look at ways farmers can manage the risk

clock 21 March 2024 • 5 min read
Implications of wet winter on first cut silage planning

Livestock

Implications of wet winter on first cut silage planning

High rainfall and saturated fields mean the timing of slurry application and first-cut silage will be a challenge for many grassland farmers this year

clock 19 March 2024 • 2 min read
Options to extend silage stocks

Livestock

Options to extend silage stocks

With turnout delayed across the country and silage stocks running down, looking at ways to extend silage stocks until cows can go out is now important on some farms

clock 18 March 2024 • 2 min read
Farm-scale renewables: solar panels and battery storage

Livestock

Farm-scale renewables: solar panels and battery storage

Solar power provides an opportunity to reduce energy bills, maximise self-sufficiency and save money, but there are considerations when it comes to installation and economics

clock 11 March 2024 • 5 min read
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