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Wendy Short

Articles by Wendy Short

Usk Holstein herd achieves expansion goal

Dairy

Usk Holstein herd achieves expansion goal

A plan to increase the milking herd size from 270 to 330 head through replacement breeding is well underway at the Morgan family's Graig Olway Farm

clock 21 February 2024 • 6 min read
Investigate the reasons behind milk yield drop

Dairy

Investigate the reasons behind milk yield drop

A sharp decline in milk yield can occur for a variety of different reasons, but it should always trigger further investigation

clock 20 February 2024 • 4 min read
Organic system works well for Gloucestershire dairy farm

Livestock

Organic system works well for Gloucestershire dairy farm

Organic milk has been produced at Lyegrove Farm, Gloucestershire, for almost two decades, with maximising milk from forage a main priority for Mike and Amanda Sainsbury

clock 19 February 2024 • 7 min read
Maize drilling advice

Livestock

Maize drilling advice

As sowing time approaches, growers will need to ensure soil preparation and conditions are correct to ensure good crop establishment

clock 19 February 2024 • 4 min read
Pregnancy diagnosis a valuable tool for suckler herds

Beef

Pregnancy diagnosis a valuable tool for suckler herds

‘Measure to manage' is the principle behind advice to instigate pregnancy diagnosis for suckler cows, with the process being a cost-effective herd management tool

clock 18 February 2024 • 6 min read
Scottish upland farm embraces outwintering on deferred hill grazing

Livestock

Scottish upland farm embraces outwintering on deferred hill grazing

A switch to cattle outwintering using deferred hill grazing has paved the way for herd expansion on the Black family's upland beef and sheep unit south-west of Edinburgh

clock 10 January 2024 • 6 min read
Sole depth critical for lameness prevention

Dairy

Sole depth critical for lameness prevention

Research carried out at the University of Liverpool has highlighted the importance of sole thickness in the prevention of sole lesions, says Prof George Oikonomou

clock 02 December 2023 • 3 min read
Improving farm slurry infrastructure

Dairy

Improving farm slurry infrastructure

A look at the options to help farmers meet new obligations for slurry storage and management

clock 30 November 2023 • 4 min read
Impact of dwindling hefts on Dartmoor - are we on the verge of losing hefting traditions?

Livestock

Impact of dwindling hefts on Dartmoor - are we on the verge of losing hefting traditions?

The Radmore family is facing serious challenges in their efforts to maintain the integrity of their hefted sheep and cattle on Dartmoor, while running their business within the constraints of a range of environmental prescriptions

clock 29 November 2023 • 7 min read
Utilise technology to improve performance

Livestock

Utilise technology to improve performance

‘Measure to Manage' was the focus of a recent webinar in a series hosted by the National Sheep Association, with Lawrence Martin explaining how he uses computer software to improve flock profitability

clock 08 November 2023 • 3 min read
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