Tips for managing spring grass in a challenging year
Now’s the time to make key decisions around grazing and silage management in order to mitigate the adverse effects of a late turnout and delayed nutrient applications.
April 2024
Breakthrough formula inspired by colostrum
It’s well known good colostrum management is vital in providing the foundations for strong calf health and productivity.
January 2024
Seek support to get the most from new methane inhibitor
What impact will feeding the new Bovaer® feed additive have on my herd’s enteric methane production, and how can I tweak the diet to lower overall greenhouse gas emissions?
January 2024
Are mycotoxins challenging your dairy herd performance
Weather in recent years has been far from ideal with growing conditions leading to stressed crops and difficult harvests.
January 2024
Preventing milk drop this winter
A hot, humid September coupled with variable silage quality means milk yields have taken a dive this autumn, with many farmers worried about the impact on milk cheques.
January 2024
Introducing our Cornish Focus Farm
How innovative management systems can support profitable dairy farming and inspire the next generation is what it’s all about at Duchy College’s Future Farm.
January 2024
Liver function key to maximising yields on robotic milking systems
Rationing of robotic milking herds needs to ensure liver metabolism, and specifically glucose production, are prioritised to ensure cows can reach their full genetic potential.
November 2023
Dairy farmer’s advice on controlling calf coccidiosis
Third generation farmer Darren Coombes has been successfully feeding a coccidiostat to dairy calves to help control coccidiosis.
September 2023
Dairy feeding dilemmas?
With the likely pressure of tight forage stocks, fluctuating milk prices, input cost uncertainty and rising interest rates, understanding your farm’s priorities this winter will be vital.
September 2023
Curb anthelmintic resistance in cattle
There are approximately 20 different species of gutworms that live in the intestines of cattle and cause a condition called parasitic gastroenteritis (PGE)
July 2023