Dairy

Regular foot bathing is key to controlling digital dermatitis within the dairy herd, but active lesions should also be treated individually for effective long-term control

How and why milk from forage should be optimised, regardless of system type was discussed at Mole Valley Farmers' recent Farmer Expo event in Shepton Mallet

Agricultural expert Paul Harris, of REAL Success, explores some of the common issues for farmers when it comes to recruitment, HR and succession

A simple, low-input system for an 80-cow herd produces a 73% milk-from-forage figure for Philip and David Clarke of Co Tyrone

Revenue at dairy giant Arla hit €13.8 billion (£11.43bn) for 2024, enabling the highest dividend payout to farmer-owners in the company’s history

Manufactured by Albutt, the system has been a joint development between a North Dorset dairy farmer and a large animal vet

It comes as the Government consults on further reductions

The latest Dairy Antimicrobial Focus Report from Kingshay, shows antimicrobial usage has reduced by nearly a fifth over the last five years

Vet and youngstock specialist Kat Hart, of The George Farm Vets, provided some hints and tips as part of a webinar hosted by Galebreaker