Contents tagged with Dairy

21 May 2024

It’s vital to know the volume of your footbath so you use the correct amount of chemical. This page explains recommended dilution rates and how to calculate how much you need.

24 November 2021

Reducing the use of Veterinary Medicines

24 November 2021

Information on helminth infections in dairy cattle

10 May 2024

Footbaths are essential for disinfecting cows’ feet and preventing the spread of digital dermatitis. Work through these pages to find out how to improve your footbath design and use.

17 September 2021

Charlie Russell is Estate Factor and Farms Manager for Glenapp – a rural business near Stranraer where one of the challenges is usually to cope with over 1,500 mm annual rainfall, and this year turned into coping with a six-week drought.

29 July 2021

Genetic selection of cattle for reduced bovine Tuberculosis transmission

16 November 2023

Herd genetic reports help you see the breeding potential of your milking cows and youngstock through their genetic index, trait and inbreeding values.

27 September 2021

Learn how to select dairy beef cattle for slaughter, plus handling guidance to maintain the meat’s quality.

27 September 2021

Learn the essential health checks for growing and finishing dairy cattle.

27 September 2021

Learn how to rear dairy beef, including nutritional guidance and safety advice

23 September 2021

Learn about the options for rearing dairy beef heifers and steers to make use of low-quality pasture.

5 November 2021

Research in Early Life Management on the Risk of Johne’s Disease and Support Farm-Level Decisions

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