Dairy Farmer
Livestock
In high yielding herds, fertility can be compromised due to issues around ‘silent heats’, but there are options available to help combat this. Dairy Farmer reports.
26 February 2021
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3 min read
Livestock
Prompted by farmers voicing concerns about morale in their teams during the winter months, Saviour Associates offers some tips and ideas to help get business get the best from staff.
15 February 2021
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3 min read
Livestock
The combination of a low input system and the use of top quality genetics has helped Peter Hynes put his dairy business on a firm footing since his return to the family farm a decade ago. Wendy Short reports.
13 February 2021
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6 min read
Livestock
A dairy farmer in New Zealand spoke about making the most of home-grown forage and ways he is embracing technology to farm more efficiently in a session at this year’s virtual Dairy Tech conference.
11 February 2021
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4 min read
Livestock
Ruminant medicines director for Westpoint Farm Vets, Jules Dare, gives advice to dairy producers on why quarantine protocols are vital, and how they can be implemented on-farm.
10 February 2021
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5 min read
Livestock
Making the most of genetic progress in a dairy herd seems a no-brainer, but should be weighed up against benefits that come with cows in their fourth and fifth lactations.
05 February 2021
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3 min read
Livestock
Liquid gold or troublesome waste? Whether looking to increase herd size or simply maintain productivity, slurry storage is a significant investment and slurry management can be an onerous task.
30 December 2020
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6 min read
