Advice

Farmers who are part of Higher Level Stewardship schemes may now be able to extend their agreements for five years after the Government announced a change to the system.

An effective lighting system can have several positive physiological effects on herd performance, including increased milk yield and improved fertility.

Cow environment in the dry period can be a major source of mastitis. Debbie James gets expert advice from Andrew Tyrer, a veterinary consultant at Zoetis, on how to minimise that risk.

A fresh case of Avian Influenza H5N1 at a farm near Arthog, Gwynedd has been confirmed by the Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales Dr Gavin Watkins. 

The grazing of ewes on red clover swards around tupping time has long been ill advised due to concern about negative impacts on fertility, but research demonstrates this should not always be the case.

Poultry densities may have to be reduced in high-risk areas to prevent further outbreaks of avian influenza (AI), scientists have warned.

The National Drought Group has this week warned that a ‘complete gear change’ is needed to avoid a repeat of this summer’s water shortage.

A call for Red Tractor to respect smaller farm businesses has been issued after a group of farmers in Northern Ireland threated to quit the scheme, branding it nothing more than a ‘noose around the neck’.

The management of calf rearing and the standard of housing facilities are key factors in the overall health, welfare and performance of calves. So how do you get things right when individual systems are so varied?

Nowadays most dairy farmers understand good colostrum management is key, but exactly what that entails is more often a point of debate.