£6m project is on a mission to develop novel sheep vaccine
18th August 2023
With resistance to worm treatments severely undermining control programmes, scientists are seeking a solution in the form of an on-farm vaccine.
More than £20,000 prize money on offer at English Winter Fair
17th August 2023
Set to take place at the Staffordshire County Showground on 18th and 19th November, there will be more than £20,000 in prize money on offer at this year’s English Winter Fair.
Rising number of dairy farmers set to stop producing milk, survey finds
16th August 2023
British dairy farmers are being forced to think seriously about their future due to concerns about insufficient returns, volatile markets and the scale of on-farm investment required.
Take a look at three benefits of bolusing livestock
13th August 2023
Micronutrients are essential to the short and long-term function of cattle and sheep. Deliver both trace elements and vitamins to livestock with EnduraBol boluses
Unlock your herd’s breeding potential at upcoming AHDB workshops
12th August 2023
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) are launching a new dairy breeding and genetics campaign, hosting multiple workshops to help farmers access and analyse their dairy herd’s genetic potential.
Novel footbath detergent shortlisted for new product award
11th August 2023
The latest addition to Neogen’s range of footbath chemicals, Hoofshield Advance, has been shortlisted for a new product award and will be featured on the company’s stand at UK Dairy Day.
Make the most of feed inputs with regular forage analysis
11th August 2023
Understanding forage quality will be key to making the most of this year’s silage stocks, and farmers will need to think carefully about balancing diets with appropriate supplements to increase forage intakes and digestibility in the rumen, advised Dr Liz Homer of Trouw Nutrition.
Free AHDB event to help farmers make better stock decisions
11th August 2023
Farmers are invited to a free event hosted by AHDB on 22nd August to learn about improving stock selection for slaughter based on current market trends and how to achieve a healthier bottom line.
AB Foods completes acquisition of agri-tech firm National Milk Records
10th August 2023
Having signed a £48 million deal in June, AB Agri (part of Associated British Foods) has now completed the acquisition of National Milk Records (NMR), the primary supplier of management information and testing services to the UK dairy supply chain.
UK’s largest dairy show returns with carbon-focused theme
10th August 2023
The Dairy Show is set to return to the Bath & West Showground in Somerset on Wednesday 4th October 2023 to showcase the latest innovations, address challenges and opportunities around net zero, and celebrate the best in British dairying.
50 gilt pigs stolen from a paddock in Suffolk
9th August 2023
Police are investigating the theft, which occurred between 3pm on 4th August and 10am on 8th August.
Vets call for greater support for dairy farmers as milk prices plummet
8th August 2023
In a letter to MPs, farm vets from VetPartners are calling on the government to address the volatility of the milk market at a time when farmers are facing increased labour costs and the price of fuel, equipment, energy and rents have risen.
