Dairy Farmer
Livestock
Father and son Allan and Johnny McCamley prefer a traditional approach to cattle breeding by selecting proven sires for their 120-cow pedigree Downview Holstein herd at Ochiltree, East Ayrshire. Bruce Jobson reports.
14 June 2020
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6 min read
Livestock
We all want fresh calved cows to get off to a flying start, and now the latest research is showing the combination of calcium with rehydration supplements can be beneficial. Trouw Nutrition’s Isabelle England tells us more.
09 June 2020
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4 min read
Livestock
After years of trial work, the major US cattle breeding organisation STgenetics has announced its world first of a feed efficiency prediction. Peter Hollinshead talks to CEO Juan Moreno.
03 June 2020
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13 min read
Farm Life
Grassroot farmers across the country are getting involved with #Farm24 and pledging their support for British farming.
19 May 2020
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1 min read
Livestock
Above all, dairy farmers in Australia need a good supply of water to run a farm successfully, and this can prove difficult as drought conditions and water rights can be major barriers.
12 May 2020
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5 min read
Livestock
Dairy farmers have teamed up to showcase support for Co-op, after it increased its premium milk price despite severe market disruption due to Covid-19.
12 May 2020
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1 min read
Livestock
Are you overlooking the passive improvement you could gain in your herds’ fertility? In combination with good management practices, a consistent focus on breeding for better fertility plays a critical role in improving your bottom line.
28 April 2020
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5 min read
