Dairy Farmer

A portable ‘black box’, which can be used by farmers, vets and semen-processing laboratories to determine the quality of semen within minutes has been developed.

Dairy-Tech once again took place at Stoneleigh Park where visitors were able to view new technology and discuss the issues having an impact on the industry currently. Katie Jones, Ellie Layton, Toby Whatley and Jonathan Wheeler report.

Irish pasteurising equipment manufacturer Unison has launched a modular dairy vending system which includes pasteurising, chilling, intermediate bulk tanks and a customer vending station.

Exclusive contracts that only allow dairy farmers to sell milk to one buyer should be broken up to free up farmers to try direct selling, supplying local food businesses and engaging much more with communities where they live, according to farmers taking part in a workshop at Dairy-Tech.

Did you know that using a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) alongside antibiotic treatment for mild and moderate cases of mastitis can improve fertility?

Turnout time can signal an increased risk of leptospirosis, with the disease is a common cause of infertility and abortion in cattle. Wendy Short reports.

The presence of some strains of clostridial bacteria in soil can make turnout a time of increased risk for livestock, with youngstock particularly vulnerable. Wendy Short reports.

Cattle producers should get on top of flies early before populations become unmanageable due to the significant impact they can have on stock. Dairy Farmer reports.

The turnout of cattle onto spring grass is a promising sight after a long winter, but the reality of fertility management remains a challenge. Katie Fallon reports.

Upcoming changes to dairy genetic evaluations will lead to a slight shift in the running order in the AHDB bull rankings published next week (April 5).