Dairy
Milk Manager News January 2021
The January 2021 edition of Milk Manager News is now available to download and read. Along with the regular articles on Milk Market Update and Straights Update, this month we…
Read More >Colostrum for Calves
The management of calves at birth and immediately after has the biggest bearing on the future productivity of the calf. The importance of getting good quality colostrum into the calf…
Read More >What should your Voluntary Waiting Period be?
The Voluntary Waiting Period (VWP) is defined as the interval after calving during which producers decide not to breed cows, even if they are seen in oestrus. The VWP should…
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Are Your Calves Prepared for Winter?
Now is the time to consider the thermal comfort of your dairy calves as the winter months approach. The effect of cold on calf health, growth rates and future production should not be underestimated.
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Feed Space and Milk Output
The natural behaviour of cows is to synchronise certain habits so that the majority of animals in the herd feed, rest and ruminate at the same time. This natural behaviour can be restricted in housed systems, especially if there is competition for feed and lying space. Some animals may adapt their feeding times if space is limited, so as to avoid aggressive interactions at the feed fence.
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Selective dry cow therapy
There is increasing pressure to reduce antibiotic use in the dairy industry and selective dry cow therapy can help towards this. Using individual cell count data and mastitis history is…
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Dairy cow lameness
Lameness is a huge welfare issue in the dairy industry. One of the most common causes of lameness is digital dermatitis and effective footbathing is an important part of controlling…
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Top tips for calving
With most of the suckler cows in Scotland calving in the spring, now is a timely opportunity to highlight some top tips for calving which will pay dividends in the…
Read More >Making the most of Red Clover
Red clover benefits As a forage legume, red clover has the ability to fix nitrogen due to the presence of bacteria in the root nodules. During establishment and growth of…
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