(L-R) Sarah, Roger and Catherine Howells have undertaken a farm audit Blaengelli Farm in west Wales is one of 685 farm businesses who have taken part in an unprecedented environmental assessment, which aims to support farmers to measure and improve the sustainability and profitability of their farm. British Dairying reports. Roger and Catherine Howells, alongside […]
Monthly Archives: October 2024
Animal Health: Welbeing, Hygiene, Disease Prevention, Selected Articles
Navigating post-calving nutrition
Cows need to replace fluids and electrolytes quickly after giving birth Giving birth is a major event which can have a significant impact on dairy cows – so careful management, and ensuring a speedy recovery, is vital. British Dairying reports. Managing the last few days before calving can be a tricky balance, especially if cows […]
October is a good time for some reflection at Bisterne Farms – Manager George Brown is weighing up what’s gone well, and what might benefit from tweaking in the year ahead. As we head into autumn, in a lot of ways things are looking positive on the farm; and where it hasn’t quite gone to […]