Dairy Farmer
Livestock
Heat stress could be costing UK dairy farmers a 20% depletion in milk yield and significant fertility losses but it is not just about short-term affects: generational productivity is at risk. Natalie Noble reports.
29 June 2021
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7 min read
Livestock
Dairy cow caesarean section operations are relatively uncommon, but they can save the life of the cow and/or calf. Wendy Short reports.
25 May 2021
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5 min read
Dairy
By focusing on consistency and continual improvement, the Moorhouse family has not only built a successful pedigree Holstein herd, but has also established a successful yoghurt-making business. Wendy Short reports.
14 May 2021
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7 min read
Livestock
A new UK-wide bTB entry level membership scheme is set to roll out across the UK in the coming months.
11 May 2021
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4 min read
Livestock
Transition cow management influences many important factors in a herd and can be the key to optimising the following lactation. So what steps will ensure an effective transition period? Ruth Wills reports.
07 May 2021
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4 min read
Livestock
The origin of feed is becoming a key issue for livestock producers, but care is needed transitioning to sustainable protein sources.
26 April 2021
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2 min read
