Maintaining body condition and promoting rumen fill and function in the dry period is key to preventing ketosis in fresh calved cows

The type of bacteria and stage of lactation can significantly impact the true cost of mastitis cases

Preventative hoof trimming will not eliminate all foot health and lameness problems on-farm, but it is a key strategy to reducing future lameness risk

Teamwork, passion and attention to detail are key drivers behind the calf rearing unit at Metcalfe Farms and their youngstock success

Both external and internal biosecurity measures should be considered when controlling infection risk on dairy farms

Charolais bulls met a more select trade, selling to an average of £11,760, down £393 on the year, with 104 bulls sold at a clearance rate of 78%

Eight Luing bulls sold to an average of £12,250, up £97 on the year, with the 15 Salers bulls forward selling for an average of £8,211, up £2,698 on last year’s sale

Trade was booming at the second round of the February Stirling Bull Sales, with Simmentals selling to 30,000gns twice

Feeding colostrum at the onset of scour, alongside replacing lost fluids could help with calf recovery

An open mind to investment and expansion have seen the White family grow their thriving 500-cow dairy operation