Animal Health and Welfare

Follow this five-point plan to achieve optimal innate and acquired calf immunity and reduce respiratory disease on-farm

Studies have shown how providing cows with adequate living space can boost milk yields and reduce lameness prevalence

A new calf shed is not always an option, but small and consistent improvements can help optimise current calf systems

A strong vaccination protocol is key to preventing and controlling infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) infections on-farm

Implementation of dam vaccination protocols in late pregnancy has had a transformative effect on early life calf health at the Manor Farming Company in Shropshire

A downer cow's best chance of rejoining the herd lies in having a strict protocol for rapid diagnosis and treatment

Reduced lameness, better udder health and improved cow comfort are key outcomes of an early-stage review of the UK Dairy Cattle Welfare Strategy 2023-2028

Leicestershire County Council said a farmer's actions could have posed a serious risk to the UK's food supply chain

This week from Farmers Guardian's livestock specialist Katie Fallon

UK beef and dairy farmers are encouraged to stay vigilant against signs of lumpy skin disease, with cases confirmed in France and Italy