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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CREAM AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED – British Dairying Award Winner Results Published
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A new study has identified the key areas where farmers can get the best out of their calves during the crucial first few months of life. Information on the current approaches to calf rearing was captured and analysed from 60 dairy farms across GB by Dr Robert Hyde who undertook the work as part of […]
Numerous improvements have been made over recent years to update calf rearing and youngstock facilities at the University of Nottingham’s dairy unit. Mike Green reports on the benefits observed. Major investment at the University of Nottingham’s dairy unit have seen improved calf health and reduced mortality rates which has led to a cut in antibiotic […]