A common issue affecting pre-weaned dairy calves, rumen drinking can have significant impacts on calf performance and in severe cases can result in death
Exhibitors and visitors returned to the showring for the 13th Borderway UK Dairy Expo, where the Holstein champion was crowned supreme
New research has highlighted how breeding for good fore udder attachment and udder depth can help prevent cases of Udder Cleft Dermatitis (UCD)
It is after some smaller dairies and farmers have publicly distanced themselves from the new project following safety concerns raised by members of the public
Following significant investment in his family's dairy farm, Andrew Leggot is now focusing on achieving small improvements in efficiency
Vaccination, tag testing and biosecurity are identified as key to preventing BVD across UK dairy farms
Muller dairy farmers, who meet the conditions for Müller Advantage will receive a milk price of 40.25ppl from September 1
Smaller farms producing lower volumes have been impacted by the decision by the dairy giant
Management of bedding and grazing paddocks is crucial to controlling environmental mastitis infections during lactation and in the dry period
A mix of Holstein, British Friesian and Viking Red breeds has proved beneficial for the Blamire family who farm near Carlisle