Dairy & Beef News

New data gathered from 35 cattle farms located across Great Britain revealed that there are still key gaps in controlling calf scour – despite improvements in colostrum management and hydration practices. 

McDonald’s and Arla Foods have joined forces with an ambition to drive nature initiatives across dairy farming.  

Bovine electronic identification (EID) is set to become mandatory for all newborn calves in Wales, following consultation carried out by the Welsh Government.

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has questioned whether the recently introduced Fair Dealings Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024 are delivering on their promise of transparency to dairy farmers, following a wave of milk price reductions by processors.

Pembrokeshire dairy farmer Kathy Joules from Castell-Y-Gwcw, Llandeloy, Haverfordwest, has been announced as the winner of the 2025 NFU Cymru / NFU Mutual Dairy Stockperson of the Year Award. 

Specialist vet Ben Strugnell shared advice on calf rearing in a webinar for GB Calf Week, based on key learnings from post-mortems.

Field trials for a cattle vaccine and companion skin test for bovine tuberculosis (bTB) have moved to the next phase, APHA has just announced.

Protecting the health of newborn calves starts from the moment they hit the ground. One critical aspect of calf care is proper navel management and wound care – which is where Micellerate Dermacare Navel and Wound Spray can act as an essential tool in every calf-rearing system, says Provita Animal Health.

Like many aspects of the agriculture industry, big data in dairy farming is changing the game, with businesses across feeding, genetics, sensors, and dairy advisory services leveraging standardised dairy data to improve efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. 

Parasite experts say the 2025-26 season is following the trend for variable extent and timing of liver fluke challenge.

The newly appointed Liberal Democrat rural affairs spokesperson, Sarah Dyke MP, has called for an “adjudicator with teeth” as the dairy industry has been hit by reductions in milk price. 

Scotland’s farming industry leaders expressed “deep concern” following reports that many Scottish dairy farmers have been informed of significant milk price reductions due to take effect in October.