Dairy
Keeping on Top of Lameness
Lameness is one of the biggest welfare challenges in UK dairy herds. It is estimated that the prevalence of lameness is around 20% in intensively managed herds. There is always…
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The legacy of a great year for grass is an increasing number of cows likely to require a caesarean section. While a natural birth is the goal, when a section is required there are several things that are needed for a successful outcome.
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Technical Note (TN730): Construction of a Cow Track for Access to Grazing
Summary Cow tracks can lengthen the grazing season from reduced damage to pasture and improved field access in poor weather Correctly constructed cow tracks can prevent lameness within the herd…
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Are your Calves Getting too Much of a Good Thing?
The importance of providing calves with a good quality milk replacer in early life is well documented. However, not only is the nutritional value of the milk replacer important, the…
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Calf scour practical guide
Read our calf scour practical guide here
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Alternative Treatments For Mastitis
With antibiotic use on dairy farms under closer scrutiny, consideration for alternative mastitis therapies is on the rise. Diagnostic testing and knowing what the predominant mastitis bugs are on the…
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Podcast: Nitrate Vulnerable Zones – Keeping Compliant
Earlier in the year we held a series of Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZ) awareness events. In this podcast we join Agricultural Consultants Mary-Jane Lawrie and Craig Bothwell who work within…
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Lighting for Cows
As the shortest day approaches it seems appropriate to think about the day length that your cows are experiencing. Research has shown that both quantity and quality of light in the cow shed can affect milk yield and fertility.
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Mid-Season Management of Slurry
With many farmers now preparing grassland for second cut silage, this article provides a reminder of some basic principles of nutrient management and considers how to make the best possible…
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Teat Sealants and Mastitis of Dry Period Origin
As there is increasing pressure on dairy farmers to reduce antibiotic usage and practice selective dry cow therapy (SDCT), the use of internal teat sealants is becoming increasingly important to…
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