Advice - Dairy

To get heifers to the optimum size and stature to calve easily at 24 months, consistent daily growth rates and remaining disease-free are important, says Dr Emma Bleach, of Harper Adams University

If heifers are entering the milking herd underweight and underprepared, the ripple effects could be costing you, says dairy expert

Low milk prices are driving interest in whole milk feeding, but it is not a one-size-fits-all solution and careful considerations should be taken

From feed space to airflow, focusing on six core principles can help optimise cow comfort and production for the housed dairy herd

Getting cow nutrition right this spring is more critical than ever, given the low milk price. By feeding to maximise butterfat and protein, while optimising animal health, producers can claw back much-needed value

Vet, Rebecca Hodgson of Oakhill Farm Vets, shares her advice on how to treat, prevent and control environmental infections on-farm

Balanced energy and rumen stability at turnout are vital to protect butterfat levels and fertility

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