Oliver Mears, Dairy Manager at Bisterne Farms, reflects on finishing harvest and preparing for winter as the wet weather continues to cause a range of disruptions. It’s been a busy time of year as we bridge the gap between finishing off harvest and getting set for winter. We managed to get all the maize cut […]
Monthly Archives: November 2024
Animal Health: Welbeing, Hygiene, Disease Prevention, Selected Articles, Uncategorised
When to use NSAIDs and antibiotics
Strategic use of NSAIDs at times like calving and for lameness yields a return of £1.66 for every £1 invested Farmers practising good animal husbandry want to do the right thing when it comes to treating their livestock, but there is often confusion between the use of antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs). British Dairying goes […]
Animal Health: Welbeing, Hygiene, Disease Prevention, Selected Articles, Uncategorised
Taking confident strides to enhance your herd mobility
Through herd and farm improvements cow lameness has reduced to 9% Maintaining your herd’s mobility isn’t just about animal welfare – it directly impacts profitability and farm reputation. The AHDB’s Confident Strides campaign has helped one farmer to tackle one of the industry’s most persistent challenges – lameness. In Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire, Hackett Farm stands out […]