Dairy
Livestock Monthly: Dairy
Welcome to the March 2021 episode of our livestock monthly podcasts episodes hosted by Beef Specialist Robert Ramsay of SAC Consulting, in this episode we talk dairy with specialist Lorna…
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Antibiotic Usage Tool
Antibiotics are vitally important when required on farms, but we must all play a part in ensuring they are available and can be used effectively for many years to come. Antibiotics are primarily only effective against bacterial infections and have no action against viruses.
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The Many Factors Influencing Milk Quality
Improvements in milk quality can make a big difference to the monthly milk cheque and at SRUC’s three dairy herds, which are on Arla manufacturing contracts, raising the butterfat by…
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Technology for Improved Animal Welfare – The South West Dairy Development Centre
In this 2-part mini-series of podcasts based on Animal Health & Welfare we are speaking with the head of dairy, Duncan Forbes from the Agri-Epi Centre. In podcast 1, Duncan…
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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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