Dairy & Beef News

Northants beef farmer Mark Jelley (pictured) has seen strong reduction in his farm’s use of antibiotics and been able to identify key herd health issues, with the help of his

A Scottish dairy farmer has ranked top in the August 2022 genomic proof run for UK Holstein females ranked on Dairy Wellness Profit (DWP).

A specialist business course for aspiring dairy producers – offering expert training and a networking opportunity – is now open for applications.

This summers’ prolonged dry weather is beginning to cause real issues for many cattle and sheep producers across the UK as grazing becomes scarcer at a time when grass growth and subsequent livestock performance should be at its best, says Dr Alison Bond, ruminant nutritionist for Rumenco.

Farmers fearing forage shortages because of the recent dry weather could help ease the pressure by feeding a straw or wholecrop-based ration to dry cows and youngstock. According to Mole

Many regions are welcoming some rain and seeing dry, burned-up pastures starting to green up. But Cargill’s ruminant specialist in the north of England and Scotland Donald Macleod warns this new grass could impact milk fat.

It can be challenging for mixed enterprise farmers to stick to herd and flock health plans throughout the year. However, vet Emily Brown, of Marches Farm Vets, offers a number of practical suggestions to help balance the two, working closely with your vet.

Progesterone is the mainstay of fertility management protocols in the UK and the use of progesterone releasing devices before the use of FTAI protocols can enhance conception rates to first AI, explains Ceva Animal Health veterinary advisor Katherine Timms.

UK livestock producers who take the Rumevite survey by Rumenco will be entered into a competition to win a 3.0m Porta-Yards mobile sheep handling system from Wise Agriculture.

Young people aged 18-24 who are pursuing a career in beef production can apply for the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society’s Godfrey Neal Bursary, which was launched to support the development of the beef sector’s future stockmen and women.

In the first in our series of focuses on cattle and sheep breeds, Farmers Guide spoke to three beef breed societies about the special qualities that are contributing to their rising popularity.

As well as offering welfare and efficiency benefits, recent research has shown improving disease control could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 10%. Norbrook veterinary advisor Douglas Palmer offers advice on liver fluke testing and treatment, and the wider benefits of a good control programme.