Robotic slurry scraping and collection are relatively new concepts, but for the right housing layout they can deliver savings and improved cow health

When reviewing and fine-tuning ration effectiveness, molasses and molasses based liquid feeds could offer significant benefits this winter

As I write this at the beginning of November, we are currently in the midst of doing our maize in Cheshire.

Another year, another calving block comes to an end, filled with a few surprises and challenges but mainly positive memories

The results of the first 750 maize silages analysed by Trouw Nutrition GB this year clearly demonstrate the effect of the growing season on feed quality

What zero treatment and zero calf losses looks like on-farm on a day-to-day basis was discussed by Dr Jodi Wallace from Ormstown Veterinary Hospital in Quebec, Canada at the Total Dairy Conference held in Stratford-upon-Avon recently

Farmers and rural businesses are rightly up in arms following the Budget, in which valuable Inheritance Tax reliefs for agricultural and business assets were decimated

Ingrowing horns are becoming an increasing problem and cattle should be checked for issues before being transported, says APHA

Methane emissions from dairy farms higher than thought - but conversion to biogas could reduce emissions and save more than £400m a year in fuel costs

The English Winter Fair, which was due to be held on November 16-17, 2024 at Staffordshire County Showground has been cancelled due to the continuing spread of bluetongue