Dairy

With some good-looking forage maize crops this season, there is a strong argument for preserving that potential. What can be done to guard against the multiple threats in the clamp?

Processors have been urged not to pass escalating costs down the line to farmers who are already experiencing inflationary price pressures.

The processor has announced it will drop its milk price from September 1 2021 by 0.90ppl in light of rising inflation costs. 

Reducing emissions from feed was highlighted as an opportunity with the report finding some farmers were overfeeding protein, leading to higher emissions

Dairy producers are getting better at what they do, latest analysis by the consultants and analysts Kingshay shows. Cedric Porter reports.

Nearly all farmers taking part in a recent calf survey recognised the link between well reared heifers and future performance, yet data suggests there is huge scope for producers to drive efficiencies further.

Two key strains of Mannheimia haemolytica bacteria are likely to be responsible for pneumonia in calves, with a third of unknown pathogenic status.

The potential to drive genetic gain, make more informed breeding decisions and improve efficiencies begs the question as to why you would not genomically test heifers.

Feeding the right amount of a quality milk replacer so that heifer calves hit growth rate targets will positively impact on their performance once they enter the herd.

Choosing a specially formulated calf milk replacer alongside top-notch management has helped one Dorset family to address issues with calf scours.