Advice

Cattle farmers are being reminded to take extra care over where their animals are kept as thousands of people are expected to head to the countryside over the Easter break

Good colostrum management and cleanliness of calf housing and equipment is key to managing cryptosporidiosis infections on-farm

Extending potentially exempt transfers (PETs) to a longer period than the current seven-year gifting rule, and a possible wealth or land tax cannot be completely ruled out

Turning cows out to grass gradually is key to prevent the risk of sub-acute acidosis and impacts on production

Inheritance Tax changes have created an accelerated need for succession planning, but farmers are reminded not to panic

NFU campaigning for 'earned recognition' to prevent farmers undergoing multiple standard checks

New research has highlighted how breeding for good fore udder attachment and udder depth can help prevent cases of Udder Cleft Dermatitis (UCD)

Regular foot bathing is key to controlling digital dermatitis within the dairy herd, but active lesions should also be treated individually for effective long-term control

The disease mainly affects cows in the very early postpartum period, with older and high-yielding cows at greater risk