Dairy Farming

The Food Standards Agency confirmed said milk from cows given Bovaer as a feed additive to reduce methane emissions was safe to drink and had undergone rigorous testing

The Dutch company, dsm-firmenich has released a statement, emphasising that Bovaer is an 'important scientific innovation in the fight against climate change'

A focus on cow flow and suitable concrete flooring in high traffic areas can help reduce the risk of white line disease. Katie Fallon reports.

Variable silage quality and nutrition challenges could be a driver of scour among milking herds this winter

One of the most common causes of lameness among the UK's dairy herds, sole lesions can have a significant impact on animal health and cow productivity

Ensuring an optimal mineral status across all life stages and lactations is key to reducing the risk of over supplementation in housed herds

As former NFU dairy board chair Michael Oakes embarks on a new challenge in beef, FG's chief reporter Rachael Brown speaks to him about leaving dairy and the future of the sector

All farmers in Wales are now required to comply with the pan-Wales Control of Agricultural Pollution regulations. Those utilising cattle slurry in particular will now be preparing for the closed period, which starts October 15

NFU Scotland vice president Andrew Connon said: "Any changes to this area of the hard-won milk contract legislation have the potential undermine a crucial cornerstone of the regulations around pricing and exclusivity and act against the best interests of dairy farmers"

On average, profits are predicted to rise to £590/cow. That is according to the annual Milk Cost of Production report by Old Mill and the Farm Consultancy Group