High temperatures around birth can negatively impact calf performance Heat stress in dry cows has been found to affect the lifetime production of their offspring. And recent studies show that this in-utero heat stress reduces growth rates and mammary development in the post-weaning phase. British Dairying reports. Warmer temperatures in the lead up to and […]
Monthly Archives: July 2025
The smart bolus can send alerts about health, calving or feeding behaviour Bolus sensors deliver data straight from inside the cow to a smartphone or computer. And by combining smart tech with sharp stockmanship, one farm is boosting yields, cutting medicine use, and catching problems before they start. Danusia Osiowy reports. Farming has always been […]
It’s been a busy time for the Harper Adams dairy team, opening their gates for Open Farm Sunday and the RABDF / NMR Gold Cup Open Day while still keeping the farm running. Two of the dairy managers, Alice and Becky, share how it’s all been going. It’s our turn to take the helm, so […]