Dairy Farming

UK study shows pair housed calves experienced less disease during the pre-weaned period and were less likely to leave the herd between birth and first lactation

As farming becomes more reliant on technology for herd monitoring and farm management, understanding the importance of cyber security is paramount

Issues with starter feed, water and forage intakes can all contribute to poor rumen development which is a common cause of pot-bellied calves

From investigating fresh cow diseases to routine monitoring of cow health, metabolic profiling in the dry period can help uncover what might be holding your dry cows back

Inspired by the New Zealand share farming system, Farming Partners is helping young farmers and new entrants get into the dairy industry by establishing joint ventures with landowners

As County Durham-based breeder Shaun Dixon looks ahead to this year’s UK Dairy Day, he reflects on his success so far and the cow family that made it all happen

Feeding colostrum with a higher concentration of immunoglobulins at lower volumes is advised to reduce damage to calf gut health

Field trials have shown a new natural plant biostimulant made from Welsh seaweed increases dry matter content in silage yields

In 2017, on a dairy farm near High Wycombe, David Warner endured a terrible accident which left him completely blind

On-farm data collection and analysis will be a key part of driving productivity and efficiency on UK dairy farms going forwards