30 January 2024

Fewer births in Q4 as calving windows tighten

In Q4 2019, births to dairy dams recorded a decline of 2.2% on the year, as a result of tighter calving windows.

30 January 2024

Further declines in GB milking herd, youngstock numbers stabilise

The GB milking herd has continued to shrink. In October, there was 42K fewer cattle in the milking herd compared to last year. Meanwhile, the number of youngstock has begun to stabilise.

30 January 2024

Switch to sexed semen begins to stabilise future milking herd

Over the last couple of years, the British milking herd has been shrinking. However, the latest data suggests that is could stabilise in the future

30 January 2024

Tighter calving window drives up births to dairy dams

During the Q3, the number of calves born to dairy dams increase by 0.4% compared to last year.

17 December 2025

The InCalf guide for GB farmers calving all-year-round

The InCalf guide for GB farmers calving AYR pulls together the accepted knowledge on dairy herd fertility management, drawing on AHDB’s extensive amounts of research and resources, as well as industry experts across Great Britain and beyond.

22 August 2025

Minimising calving difficulties - Cow care after calving

Postnatal checks for the cow to help establish successful subsequent calving

15 October 2025

Minimising calving difficulties: the birth process

Being familiar with the three stages of calving will enable you to provide the optimum conditions for the cow to calf

23 October 2023

Reducing age at first calving can save thousands

Reducing the age of first calving from 26 to 24 months can potentially save dairy farmers £300 per heifer

25 September 2025

Managing beef replacement heifers

Replacement heifers contribute to the new genetic make-up, cost structure and productivity of the suckler herd. This manual provides advice on sourcing, selecting and managing replacement heifers so they can become productive members of the breeding herd

Contents tagged with calving

30 January 2024

Fewer births in Q4 as calving windows tighten

30 January 2024

Further declines in GB milking herd, youngstock numbers stabilise

30 January 2024

Switch to sexed semen begins to stabilise future milking herd

30 January 2024

Tighter calving window drives up births to dairy dams

17 December 2025

The InCalf guide for GB farmers calving all-year-round

22 August 2025

Minimising calving difficulties - Cow care after calving

15 October 2025

Minimising calving difficulties: the birth process

23 October 2023

Reducing age at first calving can save thousands

25 September 2025

Managing beef replacement heifers