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Wormer resistance is posing a threat to profitable production, but there are steps farmers can take now which will improve the sustainability of worm control and safeguard the future of cattle production.

Cattle producers are being urged to change their approach to parasite control as part of a new campaign to help livestock farmers move towards a sustainable, best practice approach.

Pasture management is an important, although often under-utilised, element of sustainable parasite control.

Housing is an ideal time to assess liver fluke and protect productivity over winter.

Making the right decisions to improve business resilience is key and industry experts agree that producing the best quality silage possible is an important first step towards achieving this.

High feed, fertiliser and fuel costs are driving UK dairy farmers to want to produce better silage in 2023. And those who made multi-cut grass silage during the droughted 2022 season tended to be better off.

Wholecrop and maize can be a valuable addition to any ration, but attention to detail both pre-and post-harvest is key.

The mid-summer rise in parasite numbers can cause significant worm burdens and production loss if left unmanaged.