A downer cow's best chance of rejoining the herd lies in having a strict protocol for rapid diagnosis and treatment
The 2025 season might not have been the kindest for growing forage maize, but it has offered some potentially valuable lessons
Football star Erling Haaland has again championed milk for its health benefits saying it’s vital for his bones and muscles, having visited a Cheshire farm to purchase it raw
Dairy farmer Andrew Rees has introduced a number of initiatives designed to work with nature, minimise impacts on water quality and increase business resilience
Keep an eye out for dung consistency, cudding and body condition this winter when evaluating how diets are performing
Reduced feed and water intakes, nasal discharge and reduced milk production are some of the clinical signs of avian influenza seen in US dairy cattle
UK study shows pair housed calves experienced less disease during the pre-weaned period and were less likely to leave the herd between birth and first lactation
As farming becomes more reliant on technology for herd monitoring and farm management, understanding the importance of cyber security is paramount
Issues with starter feed, water and forage intakes can all contribute to poor rumen development which is a common cause of pot-bellied calves
From investigating fresh cow diseases to routine monitoring of cow health, metabolic profiling in the dry period can help uncover what might be holding your dry cows back