Dairy Farmer
Dairy
As new record high temperatures are set in the UK, more dairy farms are installing ventilation fans to protect cow health and milk production.
20 December 2022
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6 min read
Livestock
An ambition to reduce purchased feed costs and cut soya out of diets has led one Pembrokeshire dairy farm to a novel intercropping trial.
19 December 2022
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5 min read
Livestock
The Ards herd of Holsteins was a finalist in this year’s Holstein UK National Premier Herd competition. Richard Halleron visits the farm to find out more.
17 December 2022
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6 min read
Livestock
The provision of materials to encourage enrichment and offer interaction, similar to that already seen in the pig industry, could have a positive impact on dairy cows, according to research carried out by Alison Russell a PhD student at the University of
13 December 2022
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2 min read
Livestock
A young dairy farmer’s bold future plans and willingness to adapt his milk production model to meet new regulatory and market requirements is helping to drive forward his family’s business forward. Debbie James reports.
13 December 2022
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6 min read
Dairy
Good colostrum management is vital for preventing scours, the greatest single cause of death in young calves.
29 November 2022
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3 min read
Dairy
Good colostrum management is vital for preventing scours, the greatest single cause of death in young calves.
29 November 2022
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3 min read
Livestock
A love for the Jersey breed, and the nostalgic taste of traditional Jersey milk, has seen one young farmer in Cumbria develop a flourishing on-farm dairy business.
29 November 2022
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7 min read
Livestock
As Russia continues to bomb power plants in Ukraine, a dairy farmer has been forced to milk more than 1,500 cows using diesel generators. Chris McCullough reports.
25 November 2022
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3 min read
Livestock
Practical tips around feeding home-grown protein were up for discussion at a recent AHDB dairy roadshow at Court Farm in Gloucestershire.
24 November 2022
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3 min read
