This insight publication is one in a series of three worming publications: Understanding Anthelmintics and Youngstock Worms, that together provide a comprehensive guide f...

Stray voltage on a dairy unit is a relatively common occurrence and can affect the profitability of the milking herd through increased herd stress and agitation. The effe...

Employing the wrong person can be costly to a business, not only financially but to the team as a whole. Therefore, the interviewing process is incredibly important, but ...

Making sure cows are moved onto the correct winter ration will not only ensure milk production and cow health is maintained, but that the farm’s grazing covers are clos...

Navigating succession can be difficult and even more so if you do not have anyone to take over the business. When it comes to farmers without an immediate successor, few ...

How much sugar is being delivered by your herd’s ration? Most UK winter diets are falling well below the target 6 to 8% sugar in the total diet dry matter, meaning ther...

Bulbing turnips, leafy turnips, forage rape, rape/kale hybrids – which brassica should you grow for your summer catch crop?

Kingshay grew five turnip varieties in a preferential grazing trial in the summer of 2014, to determine Which varieties gave the highest yields of dry matter, energy ...

Under the current Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI 2023), 23 different options are available. With these there is more flexibility with a 'pick and mix' approach to act...

Parasites, both ectoparasites (external parasites) and endoparasites (internal parasites) can be a major cause of disease in dairy cattle. They will not only contribute t...