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

Preventative hoof trimming will not eliminate all foot health and lameness problems on-farm, but it is a key strategy to reducing future lameness risk

Gareth Jones of Robotic Milking Systems shares his key considerations when transitioning to robotic milking

Kite Consulting’s Tim Kneale, discusses how to navigate immediate cash flow challenges during this period of milk price pressure

Nutrition accounts for more than half the cost of rearing dairy replacements and getting it wrong can undermine lifetime performance

Both external and internal biosecurity measures should be considered when controlling infection risk on dairy farms

Feeding colostrum at the onset of scour, alongside replacing lost fluids could help with calf recovery

Making small, but significant tweaks to lambing management procedures can dramatically improve lamb survival

Reporting unusual symptoms this calving season could play a vital role in catching bluetongue before it is too late.

Vet Emma Greaves, of Stapeley Veterinary Practice, looks at how to manage winter mastitis infections on-farm