Advice

Vaccination, tag testing and biosecurity are identified as key to preventing BVD across UK dairy farms

Following last autumn's troublesome drilling, farmers should think carefully before embarking on planting

An analysis of somatic cell count (SCC) figures from 400 recorded herds has revealed that fewer than 8% of cows showed signs of mastitis infection in the top-performing sector, says vet, Dr Tom Chamberlain

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