Advice

Grass and maize crops could have nutrient deficiencies this autumn and winter, due to the wet spring, so farmers should consider getting forage sampled ahead of feeding out

High concentrate diets and acidic clamp silage are some of the main causes of sub-acute ruminal acidosis in dairy cows

A few minor tweaks around the farmyard could help livestock farmers greatly reduce the risk that disposal of spent footbath solutions might cause environmental damage

Expert advice on how prospective applicants can stand out in the interview process

Vet, Rob Hall of LLM Farm Vets, discusses the cause, treatment and prevention of hardware disease in beef cattle

Optimal rumen health and function is key to achieving efficient and economic beef finishing systems

Vet, Rob Hall of LLM Farm Vets, discusses the cost of abortions caused by neosporosis and best practice for controlling and preventing the disease

Feed contamination by mycotoxins is a growing and major challenge facing pig and poultry producers

Achieving optimal efficiency in the pre-weaning period is key to reducing heifer rearing costs and improving herd sustainability

Management of bedding and grazing paddocks is crucial to controlling environmental mastitis infections during lactation and in the dry period