In calves housed in pairs or groups, cross suckling following milk feeding increases the likelihood of them continuing to do this after weaning and can be seen as poor animal welfare, whereas play behaviour...
In calves housed in pairs or groups, cross suckling following milk feeding increases the likelihood of them continuing to do this after weaning and can be seen as poor animal welfare, whereas play behaviour...
Not being afraid to step out of their comfort zone has paid off for one Carmarthenshire-based family, who have been rewarded with success for their pedigree Bluefaced Leicester flock.
Maria Warne-Elston lives and breathes farming, and as her family have done before her, she is determined to carry on the farm. Emily Ashworth finds out more