Advice

Feeding colostrum at the onset of scour, alongside replacing lost fluids could help with calf recovery

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