16 July 2025
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Industry sources estimate calf mortality from birth to four months at 8% (AHDB) and as high as 13% ( NADIS). However, at Long Lane Development Farm in Somerset, operated by Buitelaar Group, calf survival...
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A dairy farmer in Shropshire has reported significant improvements in calf health and survival after identifying bovine coronavirus in his herd and taking targeted action
17 June 2026
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5 min read
Nutrition can help with many of the key challenges associated with the dry period. However, for long-term success it is important to get the basics right first and then build upwards towards the best nutritional approach
15 June 2026
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5 min read
Getting colostrum into calves quickly is crucial but getting it to the right place is what counts
13 June 2026
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4 min read
