Heifers led the beef championship for the second consecutive year at Carlisles Borderway Agri-Expo event. Katie Fallon reports.

Considered the most prevalent infectious disease among UK dairy herds, digital dermatitis, if left untreated, can have detrimental consequences on animal performance and overall health.

Maize trials carried out at the Carlisle Regional Technology Centre, at Smalmstown Farm, Longtown, have shed a new light on the use of narrow film.

Under-sowing grass alongside maize crops is increasingly becoming an option for many due to soil erosion prevention and winter grazing options.

Inevitably, downer cow syndrome is an issue many dairy farmers will have to deal with at one time or another. Vet Dr Charlie Mays discusses best practice for managing downer cows and how the correct use of hip hoists can be life-saving.

New Defra Secretary Ranil Jayawardena has identified the Gulf, India and South East Asia as export markets which will provide farmers with a greater return for British meat.

Negative experiences during a cow’s pregnancy, such as stress, changes to nutrition and cow health can have long lasting impacts on foetal development and influence lifetime cattle performance.

One of the most crucial times in a cow’s production cycle, the transition period can positively or negatively impact future milk production, fertility, and overall health.

Look out for acorns on grazing pastures this autumn, as the effects of acorn poisoning can be detrimental to livestock.