Advice

Venereal campylobacter infection is thought to be more widely prevalent in cattle than confirmed case numbers would suggest

Recent studies have shown there is a strong link between genetics and lameness within dairy cattle.

Farmers are advised to look ahead at this year's silage quality to reduce input costs and manage environmental footprint. Farmers Guardian reports.

With most dairy farms in the UK over-supplementing diets with at least one mineral, understanding the mineral requirement at each stage of production is important for productivity, efficiency and the environment

Growing maize and other suitable crops for biogas production could offer farmers a stable, long-term market for their produce, as well as a fresh break-crop option

Applying foliar nitrogen during the summer meets the nutrient needs of maize more effectively than applying all the fertiliser early in the season says new research from the Maize Growers Association

Routine testing of bull fertility is an essential but often overlooked aspect of suckler herd profitability

A sharp decline in milk yield can occur for a variety of different reasons, but it should always trigger further investigation

As sowing time approaches, growers will need to ensure soil preparation and conditions are correct to ensure good crop establishment

Rumen health is a critical component in the ‘wheel for success' for robotic milking herds