Dairy

RABDF launches dairy entrepreneurs club

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:56:56 GMT

RABDF launches dairy entrepreneurs club

May 2026 dairy market review

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:24:14 GMT

May 2026 dairy market review

Dairy tools

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Dairy tools

GB milk deliveries: The taps turning off in May?

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:23:33 GMT

GB milk deliveries: The taps turning off in May?

Key takeaways from the 2026 Eucolait General Assembly – reflections from a GB perspective

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:05:52 GMT

Key takeaways from the 2026 Eucolait General Assembly – reflections from a GB perspective

US dairy farmers bring practical resilience roadshow to Britain

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:23:44 GMT

US dairy farmers bring practical resilience roadshow to Britain

Dairy retail performance – 16 May 2026

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:35:16 GMT

Dairy retail performance – 16 May 2026

Raise em' right or pay twice – Farmer-focused session

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:28:33 GMT

Find out how using antibiotics correctly can have a positive impact on your herd.

AHDB and UK-DCN are delighted to be working with Ben Strugnell BVM&S Cert PM MRCVS (of Farm Post Mortems Ltd.), Kat Hart (George Veterinary Group) and Julia Wadeson (Calf to Cow Consultancy) at Harrison and Hetherington, Borderway Mart.

Ben will complete a practical post-mortem on a calf to look at the issues that contribute to or can be a cause of death, and how using medications in the right way with the correct animals can keep stock healthy.

Our presenters will also be sharing their practical knowledge and showcasing how to keep stock healthy by understanding the importance of correct ventilation, temperature and disease control when managing youngstock – and how these factors can ultimately lead to efficiencies on-farm.

By the end of this meeting, you will know:

Calf management theory, such as colostrum management and vaccination protocols with on-farm case studies
How exercising good calf management practices can help reduce antibiotic use and create efficiencies in other areas that can lower your carbon footprint
The primary causes of illness/mortality

Snacks and refreshments will be available upon arrival. If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know on the booking form.

Raise em' right or pay twice – Vet-focused session and livestream

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:22:35 GMT

Find out how using antibiotics correctly can have a positive impact on your herd.

AHDB and UK-DCN are delighted to be working with Ben Strugnell BVM&S Cert PM MRCVS (of Farm Post Mortems Ltd.) and Kat Hart (George Veterinary Group) at Harrison and Hetherington, Borderway Mart.

This event is geared specifically towards vets, SQPs and other professionals within this industry (vet nurses/vet techs), as Ben completes a practical post-mortem on a calf to look at the issues that contribute to or can be a cause of death.

Ben will also be discussing how using medications in the right way with the correct animals can keep stock healthy.

This event will also be livestreamed. If you wish to join online instead of in-person, please still register but select that you will be attending the livestream so we can send out a joining link a few days before the meeting.

By the end of this meeting, you will know:

Calf management theory, such as colostrum management and vaccination protocols with on-farm case studies
How good calf management practices can help reduce antibiotic use and create efficiencies in other areas that can lower your carbon footprint
The primary causes of illness/mortality

Useful information

Food and refreshments available upon arrival. If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know on the booking form.

This event will also be livestreamed. If you wish to join online instead of in-person, please still register but select that you wish to attend the livestream, so that we can send out a joining link a few days prior.

Calf rearing workshop

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:54:21 GMT

We are running a free, practical workshop for calf rearers at the National Youngstock Conference on 15 July 2026.

Making a change: Turn knowledge into practice on farm

This workshop focuses on how to put new ideas into practice on your farm. You will:

Decide whether a change is needed on your farm
Plan how to implement new practices and protocols
Measure what works and what needs improving
Identify barriers and find solutions that work for you

The session is led by farm vet Emily Linton, chair of the Right Start group for the GB Calf strategy.

It will be supported by industry experts Laura Awdry, Holly Shearman and Sarah Tomlinson.

Workshop details

Location: National Conference Centre, Birmingham, B92 0EJ
Time: 11:00am to 12:30pm

Successful applicants will receive a free ticket to the full conference, giving access to talks and networking opportunities as well as the workshop.

About the conference

Organised by Cow Management, the National Youngstock Conference offers something for all calf rearers, whatever your system or experience.

The 2026 programme covers key topics, including:

Calving and colostrum management
Milk feeding and weaning
Disease prevention and control
Hygiene and the calf environment
Calf housing

It’s a leading technical event for rearers looking to improve calf health, welfare and growth, and to hit key targets for both beef calves and dairy replacements.

Apply for the workshop

To apply, please complete our short application form.

Places are limited
Applications close at midnight on 30 June 2026
Successful applicants will be contacted by email and will receive a free conference ticket, along with their workshop place

Tickets for the conference are available on the Cow Management website.

Apply now to take the next step in improving your calf-rearing system.

Dairy in foodservice: The trends shaping today’s menus

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:57:05 GMT

Dairy in foodservice: The trends shaping today’s menus

Join our calf rearing workshop

Fri, 29 May 2026 08:46:15 GMT

Join our calf rearing workshop

Making the most of grass growth

Wed, 20 May 2026 11:45:58 GMT

Making the most of grass growth

April 2026 dairy market review

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:22:50 GMT

April 2026 dairy market review

Study shows breeding can help cut dairy farm emissions

Thu, 14 May 2026 07:15:08 GMT

Study shows breeding can help cut dairy farm emissions

Dorset: Your cows, your farm, your team - The value of mobility scoring and stress-free cattle handling

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:44:01 GMT

Join AHDB and Barbers Farmhouse Cheesemakers for an informative workshop focussing on stress-free handling , the four key lameness diseases, what your mobility records are really telling you, and the link between heifer rearing, housing, stocking rates and the cows you have.

Jo Speed, coach and CowSignals Master Trainer, together with professional hoof trimmer Steve Paul will be covering four topics that are more connected than they might appear and how to embed them across your whole team.

This workshop is an opportunity to step back, focus and invest two hours in your farm, your herd and your team — coming away with practical knowledge and fresh thinking you can use straight away.

Jo Speed is a CowSignals Master Trainer and one of the UK's leading specialists in stress-free cattle handling (developed AHDB Mobility Scoring!), stockmanship and farm team development. Jo works with farmers and their teams to build the kind of calm, confident handling culture that makes every aspect of farm life easier — from the daily milking routine to the moments when things don't go to plan. Jo understands that great handling is not just about the farmer — it is about every person who works with your cattle, and how you bring them with you.

Steve Paul is a professional foot trimmer and owner of CowsFeet, with years of experience working across dairy farms of all sizes and systems. Steve has seen over his career more cows' feet than almost anyone — which means he also sees, week in and week out, the direct consequences of how dairy cows and heifers are managed, housed and handled. His practical insight into lameness prevention, foot health and the stories that trimming records tell is the kind of knowledge that only comes from years at the sharp end.

Together Jo and Steve will share their experiences of working with cattle across a wide range of farm environments and situations — covering not just what good looks like, but how to achieve it on your farm, with your team, in the real world. From daily handling and parlour routine through to loading, TB testing and everything in between, this is a session grounded in genuine experience and focused entirely on what is useful to you.

Light dinner and refreshments will be provided.

Somerset: Your cows, your farm, your team - The value of mobility scoring and stress-free cattle handling

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:24:08 GMT

Join us and Barbers Farmhouse Cheesemakers for an informative workshop focussing on stress-free handling, the four key lameness diseases, what your mobility records are really telling you, and the link between heifer rearing, housing, stocking rates and the cows you have.

This workshop is an opportunity to step back, focus and invest two hours in your farm, your herd and your team — coming away with practical knowledge and fresh thinking you can use straight away.

Jo is a CowSignals Master Trainer and one of the UK's leading specialists in stress-free cattle handling (she developed AHDB's Mobility Scoring), stockmanship and farm team development.

She works with farmers and their teams to build the kind of calm, confident handling culture that makes every aspect of farm life easier – from the daily milking routine to the moments when things don't go to plan. Jo understands that great handling is not just about the farmer – it's about every person who works with your cattle and how you bring them with you.

Steve is a professional foot trimmer and owner of CowsFeet, with years of experience working across dairy farms of all sizes and systems.

He has seen more cows' feet over his career than almost anyone, which means he also sees, week in and week out, the direct consequences of how dairy cows and heifers are managed, housed and handled.

His practical insight into lameness prevention, foot health and the stories that trimming records tell is the kind of knowledge that only comes from years at the sharp end.

Together Jo and Steve will share their experiences of working with cattle across a wide range of farm environments and situations, covering not just what good looks like, but how to achieve it on your farm, with your team, in the real world.

From daily handling and parlour routine through to loading, TB testing and everything in between, this is a session grounded in genuine experience and focused entirely on what is useful to you.

Light lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Hopes for quick market recovery dashed by volumes of milk

Wed, 06 May 2026 13:03:55 GMT

Hopes for quick market recovery dashed by volumes of milk

Dairy retail performance - 18 April 2026

Tue, 05 May 2026 08:19:29 GMT

Dairy retail performance - 18 April 2026

New for 2026: Conference bursary fund

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:09:00 GMT

New for 2026: Conference bursary fund