Advice

For farmers weighing up the value of rejuvenating fields with a full reseed this summer or instead opting to overseed after one of the most persistently wet periods on record there is a lot to consider

The importance of getting youngstock off to a good start and achieving efficient production were key themes at a conference organised by Trouw Nutrition and held in Coventry

Vet, Laura Chesters of LLM Farm Vets, shares her advice on managing, preventing and treating a salmonella outbreak on-farm

Feeding pre-weaned dairy calves the right amount of a proven, highly digestible calf milk formula is economically crucial to make the most of early life feed conversion efficiency

Dairy technology can produce a wealth of data, but records must be correctly utilised if they are to improve profitability

Research has shown heat stress at any point during the dry period can affect the lifetime performance and productivity of the developing foetus

Heat stress is one of the most challenging stressors on dairy cow production, compromising milk yield and quality and overall profitability

Running two dairy herds and a commercial property enterprise, Mike King has an efficient business, operating at a high level, but it was not always this way

Managing the risk factors associated with mycoplasma bovis is key to controlling the disease on-farm and protecting naive youngstock

Optimal establishment of clover swards is key for farmers to experience the benefits of nitrogen fixation and improved productivity