Advice

A sharp decline in milk yield can occur for a variety of different reasons, but it should always trigger further investigation

As sowing time approaches, growers will need to ensure soil preparation and conditions are correct to ensure good crop establishment

Rumen health is a critical component in the ‘wheel for success' for robotic milking herds

With udder cleft dermatitis affecting most of the UK dairy herd, Katie Fallon speaks to the team at LLM Farm Vets on cause, prevention and treatment of the skin condition

If farmers are looking to turn out early, they are being reminded to assess the condition of the grazing platform, manage magnesium levels and prevent butterfat depression

Research has looked at the potential benefits of blood testing to detect early pregnancy in dairy cows

Applying Cow Signals to day-to-day farm management can prevent disease and ‘owneritis', says Owen Atkinson of Dairy Veterinary Consultancy

Dairy producers looking to reduce feed costs and boost milk output could do well to team up with local arable growers planning to grow maize this spring following a difficult autumn drilling programme

Livestock farmers wanting to improve their grassland in line with the latest SFI requirements need to optimise nitrogen use with advisers pointing to the growing role of sulphur in the equation

Different rates of slurry and artificial fertiliser have been trialled by Ayrshire dairy farmer, John Kerr, to see how yields can be optimised and costs reduced