Dairy

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

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

Arla drops its October milk price by 1.75ppl

The resumption of grass growth in autumn could be a godsend for farmers facing forage shortages this winter, but this grass needs to be maximised

Direct marketing and on-farm consumer talks prove beneficial for German dairy farm partners