Technical

Now that a vaccination has become widely available, Will Barker of Castle Farm Vets advised it the best line of defence against bluetongue

Farmers and the wider sheep industry are being warned to stay alert as Haemonchus contortus, commonly known as Barber’s Pole worm, increases across the UK

A collaborative project has focused the minds of a Devon farming couple and highlighted the importance of adhering to the Five Point Plan for controlling sheep lameness

First cut grass silages are showing subtle shifts in fermentable nutrients, meaning careful balancing will be needed to get the most from this year’s crops which reflect the challenging growing season

Orange wheat blossom midge and gout eggs spotted in UK cereals

Studies have shown that heat stress during the dry period can not only affect productivity in the following lactation, but also the productivity of daughters and granddaughters

Understanding the value of slurry is key to utilising nutrients efficiently and growing quality silage

Dual azole approach offers higher level of control than single azoles, according to agronomist

Diluting the risk of opportunistic environmental infection is key to managing and preventing mastitis in the dairy herd

With tight margins and challenging weather conditions, optimising nitrogen use to achieve milling wheat proteins is crucial