Dairy Cattle
Reducing Antimicrobial Use in Scottish Dairy Farms
It is current practice for dairy farmers to dry cows off and administer intra-mammary antibiotics to reduce the incidence of mammary infections during the dry period and in early lactation,…
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Technical note (TN733): Forage Crops for Livestock
Why Grow Forage Crops for Livestock? Forage crops offer an excellent solution to filling the forage gap in the autumn and winter months when grass growth slows down. They integrate…
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Emergency Animal Health Plan
This health plan is designed to be used in the case that other staff are taking responsibility for stock were a key member of staff unavailable. Completing this plan will…
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Adapting summer plans: grazing ideas
Some may find themselves with more stock over the summer as a result of Covid-19 and interference with stock sales. This will put greater onus on grass utilisation to increase…
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Getting started with rotational grazing in the dairy herd
Getting Started with Rotation Grazing for the Dairy Herd Rotational grazing involves using small fields sizes, (or paddocks) to move stock frequently to provide a rest for the grass and…
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Steps to take to reduce milk output
Options to Reduce Milk Output COVID-19 has significantly impacted on dairy markets with a huge drop in demand for milk and dairy products in the food service industry, despite an…
Read More >Impact of COVID-19 on the Dairy Sector
The impact of COVID-19 on the dairy sector is unprecedented. While the retail demand for milk and dairy products increased with panic buying and retailers restricting purchases, the demand has…
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