Welsh farmer reveals top biosecurity tips on protecting cattle from TB

A dairy farmer managing a chronic bovine TB breakdown has eliminated a major disease threat to his herd by no longer buying in cattle. 

Welsh herd retains same bloodline for 85 years 

The Williams family have been farming in South Wales since 1940, and credit keeping a closed herd with managing to keep the bloodline going without breaks.

Not taking first-cut silage earlier could be risking milk yield

Sticking to a traditional May cutting date for making first-cut grass silage could be putting winter milk yield at risk, a silage specialist is suggesting. 

Lower supply and rising demand predicted for British beef in 2025

UK beef production is expected to decrease by 5% in 2025, while domestic beef consumption is forecast to grow by 1%, according to the latest analysis from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).

Maximising calf health this spring

Experts shared their advice for optimising calf health through vaccination and housing space during a recent Teagasc webinar.

GALLERY: Dairy-Tech 2025 brings together 300 exhibitors and thousands of visitors

Dairy-Tech 2025, an event aimed at all dairy farmers, with a focus on new products and innovations in the industry and technical learning, has gathered about 300 exhibitors and thousands of visitors.

New lameness manifesto launched for British dairy industry

An ambitious plan to stamp out cases of lameness on British dairy farms over the next 20 years has been published.

Dairy production is predicted to rise in 2025 despite challenges 

British milk production is forecast to grow by over 1% in 2025, according to the latest report from the AHDB. 

Take care when rotating liver fluke products, experts warn

SCOPS and COWS have offered advice on using the very limited number of products available for treating liver fluke.

Don’t overlook calf hygiene in fight against scours

Beef and dairy farmers are being encouraged to develop calf hygiene protocols as part of efforts to prevent scours in their youngstock.

Initiative to improve welfare of dairy calves marks significant success

British dairy farmers have significantly reduced the number of pure-bred dairy bull calves being born on their farms, according to a report outlining the progress of the GB Dairy Calf Strategy.

New report shows “devastating” human cost of bovine TB

Farmers reported fear, depression, sleepless nights and persistent anger, as well as a deep sense of loss of control.

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