Advice

Making small, but significant tweaks to lambing management procedures can dramatically improve lamb survival

Reporting unusual symptoms this calving season could play a vital role in catching bluetongue before it is too late.

Vet Emma Greaves, of Stapeley Veterinary Practice, looks at how to manage winter mastitis infections on-farm

Variable silage quality and nutrition challenges could be a driver of scour among milking herds this winter

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