Livestock

Managing the farm’s accounts is likely to be one of the most important tasks a dairy farmer can do this year as farms look set to lurch from profits to loss. Cedric Porter reports

Using technology to produce silage more efficiently and sustainably is paying off both financially and environmentally for one Yorkshire farm. Dairy Farmer reports.

This month, Rodger Evans gives his opinion on AHDB, reminds us how the past cannot be changed and how the future cannot be predicted.

This year the Bluefaced Leicester Sheep Breeders’ Association celebrates its 60th anniversary and the Burndale flock was one of the first to be registered.

A dog has fallen to its death after chasing sheep over a quarry edge. 

A new, vet authored Livestock Vaccination Guideline has been launched by the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH).

A computer program is being used to fine-tune concentrate feed levels in Russell Boyce’s robotic milking system. It has cut usage by about 9%, without affecting the performance of the high-yielding herd. Wendy Short reports.

Monitoring dry cow condition will be particularly important this year with farmers looking to make more use of grazing. Dairy Farmer reports.

By automating processes and improving accuracy of data, new 3D camera technology is helping improve welfare and management. Dairy Farmer reports.

A new drive to encourage people to buy British meat has been launched to tie-in with the Platinum Jubilee.