Advice - Dairy

Following the difficult grass growing season of 2025, dairy producers may want to consider taking steps to mitigate against another similar year particularly in light of falling milk prices

Dairy farmers should scrutinise the content of their calf milk powders to ensure they are getting the best return on investment in the feed at a time of falling farmgate milk prices

Follow this five-point plan to achieve optimal innate and acquired calf immunity and reduce respiratory disease on-farm

Vet, Emma Greaves, shares her top tips for managing pink eye infections within the dairy herd

Studies have shown how providing cows with adequate living space can boost milk yields and reduce lameness prevalence

Dr James Breen, a veterinary consultant from Map of Ag and associate professor at the University of Nottingham, offers advice on best practice to control cell counts

An estimated 5–10% of dairy units in the UK currently use automated systems to deliver optimised lighting with potential benefits linked to increased fertility and yield performance

Maintaining body condition and promoting rumen fill and function in the dry period is key to preventing ketosis in fresh calved cows

The type of bacteria and stage of lactation can significantly impact the true cost of mastitis cases

Inadequate transfer of passive immunity can still occur if colostrum protocols are not up to scratch