A growing number of milk processors are testing milk for thermoduric bacteria and penalising for counts above >500 cfu/ml. With high counts associated with milk quality a...

This is the third in the series of dairy insight publications covering ‘Net Zero Emissions’ where we will attempt to identify the sources of each GHG, how it may be r...

Knowing and understanding mineral nutrition for your dairy cows, is vital to overall cow performance. An adequate dietary mineral supply and balance is a prerequisite to ...

In dairy cattle twin births are undesirable and lead to reduced overall profitability and reproductive efficiency. The negative impacts of twins can include freemartin he...

In the UK anthelmintic resistance is common in sheep, and while less so in cattle, it is a growing threat to their health and welfare. If left unimpeded, it could lead to...

Magnesium balance is important for health and production. Low magnesium levels are linked to grass staggers and milk fever. Excessive supplementation will result in scour...

A key to reversing the general trend of declining fertility is to use the right measures which focus on getting cows pregnant. Most of the traditional measures are histor...

Vaccines have been available from the 1930’s, since then they have made a major contribution to improving cattle health and welfare. They are vital components in preven...

Vitamins are essential for cattle growth, production, reproduction and health, and deficiencies have serious implications. Maintaining the correct vitamin levels in the ...

Private water sources are a great way to lower water costs on dairy farms, but failure to routinely monitor and address water quality issues can lead to problems with udd...