Dairy

Genetic contact tracing to identify the source of a bTB outbreak could be another tool in the armoury for managing the disease, scientists have claimed.

The cooperative said it was ‘acutely aware’ of the unprecedented cost inflation hitting dairy farmers

The cooperative said it was now focused on recovering costs in the market place as farmers face inflationary costs on farm

Young dairy enthusiasts were pleased to be back in the ring again at the All Breeds All Britain Calf Show, held once again at the East of England Showground, Peterborough.

Improving silage production as part of setting the farm up for the future has brought multiple benefits for one North Wales dairy farm, including improved cow health.

With the move towards environmental payments offering a host of different subsidy support scheme options, AHDB’s new Farm Business Review is helping one mixed Wiltshire farmer take a hard look at his production costs as he prepares for the transition.

Rumen buffers are typically rated for their strength and power, but the latest research is suggesting buffers with more precise actions and which work more consistently and for longer can be more effective. Dairy Farmer reports.

Housing is an ideal time to assess liver fluke and protect productivity over winter.

The under- or over-feeding of concentrates due to incorrectly calibrated feeders can have implications on performance and ultimately the bottom line. Chris McCullough reports.

Hugh Pocock has worked in the livestock industry for the past two decades, and is now a director at Cultura Recruitment, an agribusiness recruitment company. Hugh also runs a small farming business with his family, comprising New Zealand Romney sheep and Australian Lowline Angus and Wagyu cattle.