Cattle in danger: Farmers warned about high liver fluke risk
25th April 2024
Farmers are being encouraged to consider clostridial vaccination and appropriate fluke control to avoid potentially serious livestock losses due to the current high liver fluke risk.
Farmers encouraged to get involved in Great British Beef Week celebration
24th April 2024
Great British Beef Week has returned for the 14th time to celebrate the versatility and exceptional taste of naturally delicious British beef. The NFU is encouraging farmers to make the most of the week-long campaign.
Great British Beef Week 2024: ‘We farm for flavour’
23rd April 2024
“We are farming for flavour,” said Andrew Knowles, the owner of Trenchmore Farm, while talking about beef production ahead of the Great British Beef Week 2024 launching today.
Great British Beef Week 2024 ready to launch on St George’s Day
22nd April 2024
This week marks two big celebrations for British farmers. The iconic Great British Beef Week (GBBW) returns for the 14th year tomorrow, coinciding with England’s patron day.
Shropshire heroes saved over 30 cattle from overturned lorry
13th April 2024
A team of vets from Shropshire has been praised for their quick actions that saved the lives of over 30 cattle from an overturned lorry.
Farmers asked for views on cattle ID
10th April 2024
The Scottish government has launched a consultation on plans to modernise how cattle are tagged, identified and traced.
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New minty fresh addition to disinfectant brand’s teat dip range
8th April 2024
Following requests from customers, Evans Vanodine has launched a new teat dip, spray, and foam, Masomint, which is formulated with a mint fragrance.
TB vaccination to reduce spread in dairy herds by 89%
5th April 2024
The latest research has found that TB vaccination not only cuts down the severity of disease in infected cattle, but also reduces its spread in dairy herds by 89%.
APR 2024
Nutrition and breeding management “essential” to hit KPIs
4th April 2024
Replacement heifers and post-calving cows are under a lot of pressure to hit breeding KPIs. Rumenco nutritionist Dr Alison Bond shares how the new formulation of Maxx Cattle Booster Plus will help achieve this.
First Milk announces further milk price increase
3rd April 2024
First Milk has just announced that its milk price will increase by 0.75p per litre starting next month.
Dairy monitoring bolus now available for FETF funding
29th March 2024
Farmers in England who are looking to adopt smaXtec’s cutting-edge animal health monitoring system, can now get 50% grant funding, through the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2024.
APR 2024
Keep a spring in their step: Managing SARA and grass staggers
29th March 2024
As spring grass arrives many dairy farmers are faced with a double challenge in managing cows’ health: sub-acute ruminal acidosis (SARA) and grass staggers. David Bonsall, animal feed expert at Omya, offers a straightforward, cost-effective solution.