Dairy

New AHDB board appointment brings digital and technology expertise

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:52:35 GMT

New AHDB board appointment brings digital and technology expertise

Farmers warned of continuing rise in bluetongue (BTV-3) cases

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:42:19 GMT

Farmers warned of continuing rise in bluetongue (BTV-3) cases

Derbyshire farmers first to get fully funded school farm visit training from AHDB and LEAF

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:54:32 GMT

Derbyshire farmers first to get fully funded school farm visit training from AHDB and LEAF

Carmarthenshire: Bluetongue update meeting

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:39:41 GMT

Cases of bluetongue virus (BTV) are rising quickly in both sheep and cattle and it is having a major impact in some parts of the country. It is a rapidly evolving situation – join this meeting for the latest information.

Hear from local vets and advisers, APHA/Defra representatives and industry specialists for the latest updates on the BTV situation.

Key topics:

Practical information on how BTV is spread
Vaccination
Clinical signs in livestock
How to treat affected livestock

This meeting is part of a series taking place across the country – check our events page for details of the other meetings.

The meetings are bringing together leading experts and industry representatives to give you an opportunity to ask questions from those on the frontline.

Please ensure you book your place to attend promptly – if numbers reach capacity, those who have not pre-booked may have to be turned away on arrival to meet H&S requirements.

Support for farmers

If you’re facing challenges, there are resources and charities ready to help with everything from finances to mental health.

Find business, finance and mental health support

Further information

Bluetongue movements checker tool
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for sheep
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for cattle
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for dairy cattle
Find out more about bluetongue virus on our website or visit ruminanthw.org.uk for advice and support
If you have concerns or questions, contact the AHDB bluetongue virus helpline on: 0247 771 0386
Sign up to receive the latest information from AHDB

Carlisle: Bluetongue update meeting

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:39:41 GMT

Cases of bluetongue virus (BTV) are rising quickly in both sheep and cattle and it is having a major impact in some parts of the country. It is a rapidly evolving situation – join this meeting for the latest information.

Hear from local vets and advisers, APHA/Defra representatives and industry specialists for the latest updates on the BTV situation.

Key topics:

Practical information on how BTV is spread
Vaccination
Clinical signs in livestock
How to treat affected livestock

This meeting is part of a series taking place across the country – check our events page for details of the other meetings.

The meetings are bringing together leading experts and industry representatives to give you an opportunity to ask questions from those on the frontline.

Please ensure you book your place to attend promptly – if numbers reach capacity, those who have not pre-booked may have to be turned away on arrival to meet H&S requirements.

Support for farmers

If you’re facing challenges, there are resources and charities ready to help with everything from finances to mental health.

Find business, finance and mental health support

Further information

Bluetongue movements checker tool
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for sheep
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for cattle
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for dairy cattle
Find out more about bluetongue virus on our website or visit ruminanthw.org.uk for advice and support
If you have concerns or questions, contact the AHDB bluetongue virus helpline on: 0247 771 0386
Sign up to receive the latest information from AHDB

Shrewsbury: Bluetongue update meeting

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:39:41 GMT

Cases of bluetongue virus (BTV) are rising quickly in both sheep and cattle and it is having a major impact in some parts of the country. It is a rapidly evolving situation – join this meeting for the latest information.

Hear from local vets and advisers, APHA/Defra representatives and industry specialists for the latest updates on the BTV situation.

Key topics:

Practical information on how BTV is spread
Vaccination
Clinical signs in livestock
How to treat affected livestock

This meeting is part of a series taking place across the country – check our events page for details of the other meetings.

The meetings are bringing together leading experts and industry representatives to give you an opportunity to ask questions from those on the frontline.

Please ensure you book your place to attend promptly – if numbers reach capacity, those who have not pre-booked may have to be turned away on arrival to meet H&S requirements.

Support for farmers

If you’re facing challenges, there are resources and charities ready to help with everything from finances to mental health.

Find business, finance and mental health support

Further information

Bluetongue movements checker tool
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for sheep
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for cattle
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for dairy cattle
Find out more about bluetongue virus on our website or visit ruminanthw.org.uk for advice and support
If you have concerns or questions, contact the AHDB bluetongue virus helpline on: 0247 771 0386
Sign up to receive the latest information from AHDB

Lancashire: Bluetongue update meeting

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:39:41 GMT

Cases of bluetongue virus (BTV) are rising quickly in both sheep and cattle and it is having a major impact in some parts of the country. It is a rapidly evolving situation – join this meeting for the latest information.

Hear from local vets and advisers, APHA/Defra representatives and industry specialists for the latest updates on the BTV situation.

Key topics:

Practical information on how BTV is spread
Vaccination
Clinical signs in livestock
How to treat affected livestock

This meeting is part of a series taking place across the country – check our events page for details of the other meetings.

The meetings are bringing together leading experts and industry representatives to give you an opportunity to ask questions from those on the frontline.

Please ensure you book your place to attend promptly – if numbers reach capacity, those who have not pre-booked may have to be turned away on arrival to meet H&S requirements.

Support for farmers

If you’re facing challenges, there are resources and charities ready to help with everything from finances to mental health.

Find business, finance and mental health support

Further information

Bluetongue movements checker tool
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for sheep
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for cattle
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for dairy cattle
Find out more about bluetongue virus on our website or visit ruminanthw.org.uk for advice and support
If you have concerns or questions, contact the AHDB bluetongue virus helpline on: 0247 771 0386
Sign up to receive the latest information from AHDB

Melton Mowbray: Bluetongue update meeting

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:39:41 GMT

Cases of bluetongue virus (BTV) are rising quickly in both sheep and cattle and it is having a major impact in some parts of the country. It is a rapidly evolving situation – join this meeting for the latest information.

Hear from local vets and advisers, APHA/Defra representatives and industry specialists for the latest updates on the BTV situation.

Key topics:

Practical information on how BTV is spread
Vaccination
Clinical signs in livestock
How to treat affected livestock

This meeting is part of a series taking place across the country – check our events page for details of the other meetings.

The meetings are bringing together leading experts and industry representatives to give you an opportunity to ask questions from those on the frontline.

Please ensure you book your place to attend promptly – if numbers reach capacity, those who have not pre-booked may have to be turned away on arrival to meet H&S requirements.

Support for farmers

If you’re facing challenges, there are resources and charities ready to help with everything from finances to mental health.

Find business, finance and mental health support

Further information

Bluetongue movements checker tool
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for sheep
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for cattle
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for dairy cattle
Find out more about bluetongue virus on our website or visit ruminanthw.org.uk for advice and support
If you have concerns or questions, contact the AHDB bluetongue virus helpline on: 0247 771 0386
Sign up to receive the latest information from AHDB

Welcome boost to SFI budget

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:41:07 GMT

Welcome boost to SFI budget

Farmer study tour: Explore the Danish approach to profit through prevention

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:20:00 GMT

Farmer study tour: Explore the Danish approach to profit through prevention

Peak district herbal ley silage trial

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:53:00 GMT

Peak district herbal ley silage trial

Sir Ddinbych: Canfod buchod gwasod/sy’n gofyn tarw i wella ffrwythlondeb

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:41:05 GMT

Cyngor ymarferol i’ch helpu i ganfod buchod gwasod/sy’n gofyn tarw, cynyddu cyfraddau beichiogi ac adeiladu strategaeth ffrwythlondeb sydd wedi’i theilwra ar gyfer eich buches.

Mae cael buchod yn gyflo mewn ffordd effeithlon yn un o sbardunwyr mwyaf busnes llaeth proffidiol. Serch bod yna fwy o opsiynau ar gael nag erioed o’r blaen i ganfod buchod gwasod/sy’n gofyn tarw, mae dewis y dull iawn ar gyfer eich buches, y llafur sydd ar gael, ac amcanion eich busnes yn allweddol i sicrhau perfformiad ffrwythlondeb cyson.

Ymunwch ag AHDB a Dave Gilbert o Dairy Insight ar gyfer y gweithdy ymarferol, rhyngweithiol hwn lle byddwn ni’n archwilio egwyddorion canfod buchod gwasod yn effeithiol a sut i ddatblygu strategaeth sy’n gweithio ar eich fferm chi.

Byddwn yn edrych ar y ffordd mae buchod yn dangos eu bod yn gofyn tarw, y ffactorau sy’n dylanwadu ar ymddygiad buchod gwasod, cryfderau gwahanol ddulliau o ganfod buchod gwasod a sut i fonitro ac adolygu perfformiad i gael y cyfraddau beichiogi uchaf.

Yn ystod y gweithdy byddwn yn trafod:

Deall y targedau – pam y mae dull effeithiol o ganfod pryd y mae buwch yn gofyn tarw yn hanfodol i sicrhau cyfraddau beichiogi cryf
Adnabod arwyddion gofyn tarw – sut y mae buchod gwasod yn dangos hynny a’r ffactorau all ddylanwadu ar eu hymddygiad
Dewis yr offer iawn – cymharu arsylwi gweledol, cymhorthion canfod buchod gwasod a thechnoleg monitro gweithgarwch
Adeiladu eich strategaeth canfod buchod gwasod – y cyfleusterau, dewis dull sy’n siwtio eich buches, y llafur sydd ar gael a’ch nodau busnes
Mesur llwyddiant – monitro dynodyddion ffrwythlondeb allweddol ac addasu eich strategaeth i gynnal perfformiad

Mae’r sesiwn hon yn bennaf ar gyfer ffermwyr llaeth a rheolwyr buchesi sydd am wella ffrwythlondeb y fuches a phroffidioldeb.

Mae cofrestru yn hanfodol a darperir cinio.

Cefndir Dave Gilbert

Mae Dave Gilbert BVetMed MRCVS yn filfeddyg ymgynghorol â thros 20 mlynedd o brofiad o weithio gyda buchesi llaeth y DU. Ar ôl cymhwyso o’r Coleg Milfeddygaeth Brenhinol yn 2005, mae wedi arbenigo ym maes iechyd a ffrwythlondeb buchesi llaeth, gan gyfuno rôl ymgynghori ymarferol ar ffermydd â rôl addysgu ym Mhrifysgol Harper Adams.

Mae Dave yn gyfarwyddwr Dairy Insight a Horizon Dairy Vets, ac mae’n gweithio gyda ffermwyr ledled y DU i wella ffrwythlondeb, iechyd a phroffidioldeb drwy reolaeth ymarferol, seiliedig ar dystiolaeth.

Mae’n siaradwr rheolaidd yn nigwyddiadau’r diwydiant ac mae wedi cyfrannu at nifer o brosiectau cyfnewid gwybodaeth AHDB ym maes ffrwythlondeb buchesi llaeth.

Sir Gâr: Canfod buchod gwasod/sy’n gofyn tarw i wella ffrwythlondeb

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:22:58 GMT

Cyngor ymarferol i’ch helpu i ganfod buchod gwasod/sy’n gofyn tarw, cynyddu cyfraddau beichiogi ac adeiladu strategaeth ffrwythlondeb sydd wedi’i theilwra ar gyfer eich buches.

Yn ystod y gweithdy byddwn yn trafod:

Deall y targedau – pam y mae dull effeithiol o ganfod pryd y mae buwch yn gofyn tarw yn hanfodol i sicrhau cyfraddau beichiogi cryf
Adnabod arwyddion gofyn tarw – sut y mae buchod gwasod yn dangos hynny a’r ffactorau all ddylanwadu ar eu hymddygiad
Dewis yr offer iawn – cymharu arsylwi gweledol, cymhorthion canfod buchod gwasod a thechnoleg monitro gweithgarwch
Adeiladu eich strategaeth canfod buchod gwasod – y cyfleusterau, dewis dull sy’n siwtio eich buches, y llafur sydd ar gael a’ch nodau busnes
Mesur llwyddiant – monitro dynodyddion ffrwythlondeb allweddol ac addasu eich strategaeth i gynnal perfformiad

Mae’r sesiwn hon yn bennaf ar gyfer ffermwyr llaeth a rheolwyr buchesi sydd am wella ffrwythlondeb y fuches a phroffidioldeb.

Mae cofrestru yn hanfodol a darperir cinio.

Cefndir Dave Gilbert

Mae’n siaradwr rheolaidd yn nigwyddiadau’r diwydiant ac mae wedi cyfrannu at nifer o brosiectau cyfnewid gwybodaeth AHDB ym maes ffrwythlondeb buchesi llaeth.

Milk utilisation trends: Cheese, milk powders, butter and yogurt production on the rise

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:07:40 GMT

Milk utilisation trends: Cheese, milk powders, butter and yogurt production on the rise

GB milk deliveries: Milk volumes decline as high heat continues

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:22:48 GMT

GB milk deliveries: Milk volumes decline as high heat continues

Boots, bugs and biosecurity: What Denmark does differently

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:49:07 GMT

Denmark is widely recognised for its leadership in animal health and disease management. Hear from two farmers and a vet about the differences between our two nations and what learnings they took from a study tour earlier this year.

What you'll learn about

The UK disease status and our strengths and weaknesses
Practical farm views and insight into two different systems from farmers Sophie Gregory and Alistair Cliff
Disease, biosecurity relationships and our perceptions
Identifying the challenges and benefits of change on farm

Vet view

Josh Swain, Synergy farm health, will explain the current UK disease status, strengths and weaknesses and his views as a practising livestock vet.

He'll focus on national animal health status, what we can do to continually improve and how we can work as a nation to safeguard our herds, along with where to target our efforts.

Farmer view

We'll get first-hand insights into two farming systems from farmers Sophie and Alistair.

They'll share an overview of their systems, the challenges and pressures they face in relation to disease, and how they plan to control their businesses in the future.

We'll delve into their views on disease and biosecurity relationships and find out what they think will become a priority in the future, as well as the potential challenges and benefits of change.

Speakers

Josh Swain

Josh is a practising farm vet and shareholder within Synergy Farm Health, based in the Southwest.

His focus is on dairy health and production, particularly block calvers, mastitis and lameness.

Sophie Gregory

Sophie farms in partnership with her husband on the Dorset, Devon and Somerset border.

She works with both organic and conventional herds selling to Arla, where she is also on the board of representatives.

She enjoys sharing her journey online and advocating for British farming.

Alistair Cliff

Alistair and his family farm grass-based systems in Cheshire and Shropshire, autumn calving with milk supplied to a local cheesemaker.

He is working on growing their business with the purchase of Bankhead Farm, Shropshire in 2025.

Somerset: Breeding the right cows for your farm

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:15:12 GMT

Join us to find out how making better use of your herd's genetic information can help you breed the right cows for your farming system.

Good genetics underpin herd performance, productivity and profitability. Whatever your breeding objectives, understanding the genetic tools available can help you make more informed breeding decisions and deliver lasting improvements across your herd.

AHDB Genetics Manager Dr Daniel Pitt will explain how to identify breeding goals, interpret genetic information and make the most of the tools available. You'll also hear from dairy farmers David Cotton and Keith Gue, who will share how a long-term focus on genetics has delivered measurable improvements in herd performance.

You'll leave with a better understanding of how to:

Use genetic evaluations to support breeding decisions
Define breeding goals that work for your business
Compare parent average and genomic results with confidence
Use your herd genetic report to identify opportunities for improvement
Put the latest genomic tools and indexes into practice on your farm

Whether you're just starting your genetic improvement journey or looking to make better use of the data you already have, this practical event will help you understand the options available and give you the confidence to make better breeding decisions.

To find out how genetics can help future-proof your herd and improve performance, book your place now.

Why multi-species swards matter in 2026

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:28:53 GMT

Why multi-species swards matter in 2026

What is next for dairy markets?

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:00:44 GMT

What is next for dairy markets?

How has this year’s drought affected farming?

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:29:36 GMT

How has this year’s drought affected farming?