Publications

As drought conditions become more frequent and unpredictable across the UK, water security is rising up the agenda for farmers. Ensuring access to reliable water supplies is becoming increasingly important, not only for maintaining crop yields and livestock welfare, but also for safeguarding the long-term sustainability and resilience of agricultural businesses in the face of climate change.

As drought conditions become more frequent and unpredictable across the UK, water security is rising up the agenda for farmers. Ensuring access to reliable water supplies is becoming increasingly important, not only for maintaining crop yields and livestock welfare, but also for safeguarding the long-term sustainability and resilience of agricultural businesses in the face of climate change.

This Dairy Insight publication explores the importance of analysing silage, when and how to take a sample, and how to interpret your analysis results.

In this Dairy Insight we explore the different strategies for rejuvenating pasture and the key considerations for achieving successful establishment, to improve productivity, resilience, and long-term farm performance.

This Dairy Insight focuses on the best practice use of boot dips for effective biosecurity for animal health and business resilience.

This issue explores how factors such as nutrition, health, stress and housing can influence gene expression throughout a cow's life. It explains why early?life management has long?lasting effects on resilience, fertility and milk production, and how practical changes on farm can unlock more of each animal's genetic potential.

By closely observing dairy cows and recognising what their signs really mean, you gain vital clues about how effectively the diet is working. This Insight publication guides you through the key things to look for during a shed 'walk through'.

In this Dairy Insight we explore the role of sodium for soil health, optimum grass intakes and livestock health.

In a world of tight margins, optimising herd health and performance is crucial for profitability. While feeding a balanced diet is the cornerstone of any good nutritional plan, there are critical periods in a cow's life cycle when she can benefit from a targeted, injectable trace mineral top-up. This is where MultiminTM, a unique four-in-one trace mineral injection, comes in.

Extended drought across much of the country has led to reduced grass, maize and cereal yields, pushing many farmers into a forage shortage. Although the forage picture varies greatly depending on location, everyone can benefit from reviewing forage stocks, planning for the winter and looking at ways to extend supplies if necessary.

This Research Insight explores the roles of prebiotics and probiotics, explaining how they function and highlighting findings from scientific studies conducted around the world. It offers practical, evidence-based benefits that these supplements can bring to your livestock.

This publication explores the key behavioural traits of cattle, how their senses can trigger distress when mishandled and offers practical techniques and safety tips to help minimise accidents and promote a safer working environment.