Scott Baker is ready for the drop in temperature this year but remains concerned about pneumonia in his calves Youngstock Manager Scott Baker looks after 2,100 calves at Leaze Farm in South Somerset, rearing replacement heifers for the family’s milking herd at Rushywood Farm. Improved housing has resulted in more robust calves, as British Dairying […]
Monthly Archives: December 2023
A fair share of controversy I haven’t written much about Freshways over the years, and certainly haven’t dedicated an article to it for many moons. But there seems to be more going on in this business than any other right now, and it’s also 30 years old this month. Happy anniversary, then. It’s fair to […]
As we reach the end of the year, Alistair Logan reflects on the challenges of the seasonal weather and looks ahead at the future genetics of the herd. With milk prices looking more positive, he has high hopes for the (quieter) year ahead. It’s hard to believe that we are heading into the last few […]