Dairy

UK study shows pair housed calves experienced less disease during the pre-weaned period and were less likely to leave the herd between birth and first lactation

A flying herd is considered the best economic option for a family farm in County Durham, where females go to beef bull semen and their calves are sold as forward stores

UK dairy exports have increased 20% in the first half of the year, reaching £1.1 billion

As farming becomes more reliant on technology for herd monitoring and farm management, understanding the importance of cyber security is paramount

To celebrate the 50th anniversary, Mairi Gougeon officially opened the new cheddar facilities building

Issues with starter feed, water and forage intakes can all contribute to poor rumen development which is a common cause of pot-bellied calves

From investigating fresh cow diseases to routine monitoring of cow health, metabolic profiling in the dry period can help uncover what might be holding your dry cows back

Having Gloucester cows in the herd enables the McNab-Jones family to market a specific cheese, as well as helping to protect the breed from extinction

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Ruth Umpleby discusses the dairy sector and recent milk price reductions

Jordan Duddy has taken on the role of contract farmer at SRUC’s Acrehead dairy farm after a competitive selection process