Specific heifer key performance indicators are “worth their weight in gold” when it comes to tracking how well replacements are transitioning into the herd and where improvements can be made.
September 2024
Pain management in livestock production is vital for animal health and welfare.
September 2024
A new inflammatory marker has the potential to flag up the early signs of negative energy balance in fresh cows, helping to prevent issues before they escalate.
September 2024
This season a raft of new winter barley varieties are being recommended offering higher yields than current market leader KWS Tardis, as well as offering protection from new crop challenges.
August 2024
ith this lambing season having presented a number of challenges, preparing for tupping in order to maximise lamb output next year will be particularly important.
August 2024
Dairy farmer Martin Williams recently switched milk formula and was surprised by the difference it made to the condition of his calves.
August 2024
"If you have run a marathon, which these animals have after calving, you need to help the rehydrate and get back up and going. It is another tool in the box."
August 2024
Our Wiltshire Focus Farm has taken big steps to improve profitability and lower its environmental impact, making it one of the top performers for Arla’s Sustainability Incentive (SI).
August 2024
Latest figures show that many producers are not achieving the target age at first calving of 24 months, with 62% of herds calving at over 25 months and 18% above 28 months.
August 2024
Feeding a partial DCAB supplement has allowed one of our farmers to safely feed grass silage to dry cows and halve milk fever cases compared to feeding a maize silage diet.
August 2024
