Dairy Farmer

Although digital dermatitis remains up there as the number one lameness challenge for many dairy producers in the UK, controlling the bacteria can be straightforward says veterinary surgeon Nick Bell. Farmers Guardian reports.

According to the Control of Worms Sustainably (COWS) group, vaccinating calves before turnout can protect them against lungworm and reduce economic losses from ill-health.

The latest results from Pioneer Accurate Crop Testing System (PACTS) 2021 trials show very early maturity from the dent hybrid P7034 maize variety.

Harrison and Hetherington, UK Borderway Dairy Expo organiser has announced two new awards which will be presented to those exhibiting livestock at this years event.

Early indications of a trial being run at ABP’s demonstration farm suggest that genetics can help with the issue of producing a viable dairy bull calf from a cross-bred. Debbie James reports.

Findings from the grass monitoring project, GrassCheckGB, and updates on specific grassland research were discussed at a recent webinar. Angela Calvert and Katie Jones report.

By focusing on their dry cow management, the Lawrie family has achieved significant improvements in the health and productivity of their dairy herd.

Paul and Becky Fenton, dairy farming tenants of Cheshire County Council, have realised their dream of buying their own farm.

National Milk Record’s (NMR’s) most recent annual report showed record solids were achieved in the year ending September 2021.

As more producers take up the option of genomically testing their females, AHDB Dairy keeps a close watch on the genetic outcomes.