Good building ventilation is vital to remove the huge amounts of heat and moisture produced by cows every day. Failure to get it right can lead to heat stress and higher ...

June Checklist This month’s checklist covers: Climate Change & Environmental Impact Be Prepared to Control Flies Don’t Neglect your Maize Crops Sulph...

Many publications focus on the identification and prevention of lameness and much less emphasis has been given to the practical treatment of the animal once it has been i...

In the busy day to day running of a dairy farm, it is all too easy to focus attention on the things that you can see and overlook what you can’t see. Soil health is one...

As the days start to get longer, it is time once again to turn our attention to fly control. The main months of fly activity in the UK are May to August, but as we all kn...

This month’s checklist covers Getting Ready for 2nd Cut Silage Plan Now to Avoid Mid-Season Problems Summer Turnips - reducing risks in dry weather Time to re...

Soil health is key to crop yields and quality – but it relies on a complex balance between biological, chemical and physical factors. Whilst best practice to manage soi...

With forage larders bare on many farms, optimising the production of quality grass silage, across all cuts is even more vital this season. With that in mind, it’s worth...

April's Checklist This month’s checklist covers: Have you considered Multi-Cut Silage? Grass Staggers Getting the Most from your Contractor National Min...

Maize is an excellent feed providing a good source of starch to complement the protein in grass silage, but it is not cheap to grow. It is therefore essential to optimise...