Silage is worth more than ever due to the increasing costs of production, says Felipe Amaro at Passion Ag Global fuel prices are soaring, and the resulting higher cost of making silage could easily tempt farmers to cut corners. So how can producers reduce fuel use while still protecting fermentation, feed value and silage quality? […]
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Breeding: Genetics, Fertility, AI, Selected Articles, Uncategorised
Herd monitoring techology helps overcome challenges
Lynn Pridham and her husband Ian introduced a smart ear tag system for monitoring the youngstock Making use of technology has enabled two new entrants to save time by monitoring their dairy herd with limited staffing requirements. British Dairying discovers more. Over the past three years, Ian and Lynn Pridham have built a new dairy […]
Animal Health: Welbeing, Hygiene, Disease Prevention, Selected Articles, Uncategorised
Why are lameness levels still so difficult to bring down?
Tackling lameness starts with prevention, clear planning and consistent, proactive herd management Lameness remains a persistent issue on many dairy farms, but a new survey hopes to identify new approaches to tackle the problem. British Dairying reports. Poor mobility and foot health problems are present on all dairy farms, with the national average incidence around […]
The farm matching service could connect aspiring farmers with retiring landowners seeking succession Bringing farmers, banks, consultants, educators and other industry professionals together, British Dairying recently organised a round table at the House of Commons to explore the potential for a new land matching service. Sarah Peacocke reports. Are you looking for a farming opportunity, […]
Animal Health: Welbeing, Hygiene, Disease Prevention, Selected Articles, Uncategorised
Season-long protection against worms and flies at spring turnout
Employing a season-long worm and fly control strategy may not only provide protection, but also result in less labour and reduced animal stress. British Dairying reports. Gut and lung worms can hamper productivity on dairy farms, affecting youngstock weight gain, carcass quality and milk production. The annual cost of worms through lost production and treatment […]
Feed & Nutrition: Maize, Forage, Grassland, Nutrition, Vitality, Selected Articles, Uncategorised
The right inoculant can drive yield gains
Lientjie Colahan says trials have shown some inoculants boost milk yields The use of a crop and condition-specific inoculant on grass silage could help farmers get more milk in the tank – according to new trial results. British Dairying finds out more. Dairy farmers who use the right inoculant on their silage could increase milk […]
The Middle East is becoming an important cheese export market Everything was looking up, with dairy markets rising faster than had been expected. And then came the war. Another war. At the time of writing the omens do not look good for the long term, with the crisis escalating rather than diminishing. In the short […]
Feed & Nutrition: Maize, Forage, Grassland, Nutrition, Vitality, Selected Articles, Uncategorised
A guide to making the best use of dwindling forage stocks
Well-balanced rations help stretch forage supplies and support intakes Developing plans to make the best use of available feedstocks through to turnout will be crucial in the coming weeks. Now is the time to plan for the remainder of the winter. If you are farming in an area of the country with sufficient forage stocks, […]
Feed & Nutrition: Maize, Forage, Grassland, Nutrition, Vitality, Selected Articles, Uncategorised
Plan ahead for silage 2026
Planning next season’s silage starts now, says Anna Dinsdale Effective planning ahead of the 2026 silage season will help reduce waste and boost returns. So what do farmers need to consider? British Dairying finds out. When do you start thinking about next season’s silage? Many farmers and nutritionists are currently assessing how this year’s growing […]
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Simplicity at the heart of medal-winner’s approach to herd management
Vet Chris Mangham “Simplicity really is at the heart of everything we do, from managing cow health to what we feed them and from breeding decisions to grazing management,” says Jamie Pottow from East Farm, Knook near Warminster. But don’t let this fool you; the 350-strong milking cow herd – Eastknook prefix – is milked […]