Regular analysis of grass silage will be crucial to formulating winter diets Producers wishing to make the most of forage stocks this winter will need to ensure they are planning, monitoring and paying attention to detail, as British Dairying discovers. As plans for winter feeding begin to be formulated against a backdrop of continued milk […]
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Tackling the climate paradox
Cutting dairy consumption is not a solution – real action on the ground is Farmers are at the forefront of climate change – both in terms of needing to adapt to its impacts and holding many of the solutions to help mitigate it. But a fresh approach from government is required, as Paul Tompkins, NFU […]
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To Bovaer or not to Bovaer: Dairy’s dilemma or an opportunity for net zero progression?
How progression is communicated is as important as how it is delivered The question of whether to adopt Bovaer, a feed supplement aimed at reducing methane emissions from dairy cows, has sparked considerable discussion within the industry. As this new development unfolds, shoppers are understandably curious and a bit suspicious about what it means for […]
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Tackling heat stress with fans
The summer periods are getting warmer and longer. In order to avoid the negative consequences of this, it’s important to keep cows cool. British Dairying reports. Cows are susceptible to heat stress – and all the attendant consequences – even when temperatures are as low as 20°C. Feed intake decreases, which in turn affects fertility, […]
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Cornwall building update | Cost-effective investment revitalises cow accommodation
David, Jonathan and Toby Berridge with herdsman Richard Jones Making some simple improvements to existing buildings and facilities have proved a cost-effective investment on one Cornish dairy unit. Mike Green reports. Continued investment in cow housing — much at low cost — has made big improvements to the management and environment of Jonathan Berridge’s dairy […]