Dairy

Processors have announced price rises for May but Kite Consulting have warned another 5-10ppl could be needed if they want to incentivise production

It follows last month’s announcement of a 1ppl rise for May, taking the total rise to 3.3ppl

Processors have continued to announce large price rises for May, with Meadow Foods price standing at 41ppl

Turnout time can signal an increased risk of leptospirosis, with the disease is a common cause of infertility and abortion in cattle. Wendy Short reports.

Upcoming changes to dairy genetic evaluations will lead to a slight shift in the running order in the AHDB bull rankings published next week (April 5).

The presence of some strains of clostridial bacteria in soil can make turnout a time of increased risk for livestock, with youngstock particularly vulnerable. Wendy Short reports.

Cattle producers should get on top of flies early before populations become unmanageable due to the significant impact they can have on stock. Dairy Farmer reports.

Dairy farmers supplying Müller who meet the conditions for Muller Advantage will receive a milk price of 40ppl from 1 May 2022, a 3.5ppl increase. 

The turnout of cattle onto spring grass is a promising sight after a long winter, but the reality of fertility management remains a challenge. Katie Fallon reports.