Advice

Vet, Rebecca Hodgson of Oakhill Farm Vets, shares her advice on how to treat, prevent and control environmental infections on-farm

Balanced energy and rumen stability at turnout are vital to protect butterfat levels and fertility

Traditional manure management strategies could be resulting in lost nutrients, but handling manure like silage could help maximise its value

Following the difficult grass growing season of 2025, dairy producers may want to consider taking steps to mitigate against another similar year particularly in light of falling milk prices

Dairy farmers should scrutinise the content of their calf milk powders to ensure they are getting the best return on investment in the feed at a time of falling farmgate milk prices

Standing and stagnant water are the main risk areas for dogs to contract lepto infections on-farm, with humans also at risk

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

Vet, Emma Greaves, shares her top tips for managing pink eye infections within the dairy herd

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

Dr James Breen, a veterinary consultant from Map of Ag and associate professor at the University of Nottingham, offers advice on best practice to control cell counts