Advice

Farmers are advised to test forage planned for in-lamb ewes to ensure correct supplementary feeding and optimal nutrition

General pneumonia control strategies are advised to help manage and prevent mycoplasma outbreaks in calves

A new calf shed is not always an option, but small and consistent improvements can help optimise current calf systems

A strong vaccination protocol is key to preventing and controlling infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) infections on-farm

A downer cow's best chance of rejoining the herd lies in having a strict protocol for rapid diagnosis and treatment

The 2025 season might not have been the kindest for growing forage maize, but it has offered some potentially valuable lessons

The first maize silage analysis results for 2025 show the impact of the atypical growing season

Vet, Jim McKinstry of Farm Gate Vets shares his advice on managing calf pneumonia this autumn and winter

Q fever is widespread in UK dairy herds and has a significant impact on health and production, presenting a risk to reproductive performance

Keep an eye out for dung consistency, cudding and body condition this winter when evaluating how diets are performing