Ketotic cows are 5.2 times more likely to suffer from a left displaced abomasum Sub-clinical ketosis affects between 10% and 60% of cows in UK herds, so how can monitoring dairy cows during the transition period minimise the impacts of the disease? British Dairying explores how using herd management software can reduce the risks. During […]
Monthly Archives: April 2024
Farm Stories: Farm Management, Feed & Nutrition: Maize, Forage, Grassland, Nutrition, Vitality, Selected Articles
Forage key to heifer growth and early bulling for husband and wife team
Steve and Ruth Ashley credit farm success to getting heifers off to the best start and making good quality forage Excellent heifer performance on a Shropshire dairy farm starts with good dry cow nutrition and calf management. Rhian Price reports on how success has been achieved. Achieving growth rates of 0.9kg/day up to bulling at […]
The RABDF / NMR Gold Cup is the most prestigious award in the British dairy sector – attracting entries from some of the best farmers throughout the country. Picking up the trophy this year is Bisterne Farms in Hampshire. Olivia Cooper pays them a visit. The first thing that strikes one upon arrival at Bisterne […]