App transforms dairy herd feeding
16th July 2020
The Cowconnect app package for weighing and feeding transforms how you feed your cows, and mixes a daily ration matched to changing levels of herd performance.
Healthy heifer: Hitting 24 months
9th July 2020
Youngstock rearing is one of the top three costs for most dairy businesses, but perhaps a better way is to look at it as an investment in your future. This is one area where the returns can be significant and long-term.
Taking the stress out of running a pedigree herd
9th July 2020
Cambridgeshire farmer Helen Parr says using the Herdwatch app to manage her herd of 170 cattle, has taken the stress out of her work and given her back time with her family.
The next generation of feed management
9th July 2020
Innovative app package and weigh system Cowconnect is the next generation in dairy feed management systems – offering a ‘plug and play’ solution that is compatible with all brands of feed mixer wagon.
Balancing energy sources to maintain dairy herd health and fertility
8th July 2020
Balancing the correct choice of energy sources and buffer feeding will be key to optimising dairy herd productivity, advises nutritional supplement manufacturer UFAC-UK, in the light of seasonal lower grass yields.
The power of protein
7th July 2020
Dairy webinar to highlight lower feed costs and reduced environmental impact
New Campaign Urges Consumers to ‘Make It’ with Lamb
7th July 2020
The first phase of a GB-wide campaign encouraging consumers to ‘Make it’ with lamb is set to launch this month.
Entries now open for prestigious dairy Gold Cup
3rd July 2020
This year’s NMR RABDF Gold Cup competition, which is celebrating its 100th year, has now opened for entries.
Cattle breeders’ conference goes virtual
3rd July 2020
The British Cattle Breeders Club Conference will be held virtually in 2021 due to uncertainty caused by Covid-19.
Organisers cancel UK Dairy Day 2020
2nd July 2020
Telford’s annual UK Dairy Day has become the latest event in the farming calendar to be postponed or cancelled following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dairy farmers urged to speak up for fair contracts in govt consultation
25th June 2020
The UK Government has launched a consultation to find out whether new regulations could help to ensure dairy farmers are treated fairly, which the NFU is describing as a “once in a lifetime opportunity to build a better future for the UK dairy sector”.
Fly control: Top tips for cattle and sheep
24th June 2020
With over 20 different species affecting livestock in the UK, flies are one of the biggest ectoparasite problems faced by farmers across the country. From loss of productivity due to reduced grazing time, through to acting as a vector for diseases, the impact of flies can be significant and, if not appropriately controlled, can even result in livestock fatalities.
