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 […]
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Animal Health: Welbeing, Hygiene, Disease Prevention
Feeding cows for peak milk production performance
Dry cows have different nutritional requirements to lactating cows Providing cost-effective diets that promote health and performance during the transition from the dry cow period to peak production is a difficult balance. Will Brocklehurst, Feeding Specialist at Alltech InTouch, offers a step-by-step guide. The lactation cycle of a dairy cow is the period — lasting […]
Animal Health: Welbeing, Hygiene, Disease Prevention, Cream Awards, Energy
Winning ways at Grosvenor Farms, by Mike Green
Grosvenor Farms was voted the overall winner of the Cream Awards 2023 held in London 7th September. It was a night of particular celebration being the 10th annual Cream Awards to be held and the second time The John Beckett Memorial Cup – sponsored by Lely Atlantic – has been won by the Cheshire-based company. […]
Animal Health: Welbeing, Hygiene, Disease Prevention, Cream Awards, Farm Stories: Farm Management, Industry Events, Youngstock: Calf Care, Nutrition, Housing, Vitality
CREAM AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED – British Dairying Award Winner Results Published
Our fabulous sponsors a BIG thank you . . . Lely Atlantic, HJ Lea Oakes, Trouw Nutrition, Willsbro Holsteins, Virbac, NFU, Wynnstay, Volac, Mole Valley Farmers, KW Feeds, Arla Foods, Kite Consulting and Real Success . . . A perfect night at the Cream Awards – Grosvenor House Hotel. All the winner photos and pics […]
Animal Health: Welbeing, Hygiene, Disease Prevention
Heat stress: The undoing of calf health and performance
Long hot summer days can mean bad news for calves, in particular, bringing disease, discomfort and a growth slump at weaning. British Dairying looks at what producers can do to mitigate the negative effects of unexpectedly high temperatures. Studies have been carried out to understand the impact of rising world temperatures on farmed cattle, but […]
Animal Health: Welbeing, Hygiene, Disease Prevention
Climate smart reseeding: What is it? And why is it important?
Potential production benefits often trigger a reseed, with increased yields, improved grass quality and better seasonal growth topping the list of priorities. But the environmental gains should also not be overlooked. British Dairying finds out more. Climate-friendly farming systems are needed to reduce the environmental impact of food production. And grassland farming is a significant […]