Content related to the sectors: dairy

24 November 2021

Precision technologies for mobility scoring dairy herds (PhD)

Precision technologies for mobility scoring dairy herds

10 May 2024

Cow footbaths: narrow and wide footbath designs

When choosing a footbath design suitable for your herd, there are pros and cons to consider for each. Find out more and view diagrams of ideal narrow and wide footbath designs.

10 June 2022

Cow footbaths: ease and frequency

How often should you footbath your cows, and how can you make it easier to incorporate footbathing into your normal routine? This page shows you how to make your footbath easy to use.

29 September 2023

Maenhir

A traditional family farm on the Carmarthenshire / Pembrokeshire border, owned and operated by the Twose family.

21 May 2024

Cow footbaths: chemical dilution rate

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 Use of Veterinary Medicines (PhD)

Reducing the use of Veterinary Medicines

24 November 2021

Epidemiology of Helminth Infestations in Dairy Cattle (PhD)

Information on helminth infections in dairy cattle

2 September 2025

Using the Kanban framework to improve business efficiency

Find out how you can use the Kanban framework to manage critical tasks to improve your business efficiency.

24 September 2021

Timing of liming on a grazing platform

Liming in September is standard practice to ensure good germination of an autumn reseed. But grazing managers need to remember that calcium* is needed on the platform throughout the growing season.

24 September 2026

Cation exchange capacity

The ratios of primary particles (sand, silt and clay) in soil define its texture.

26 October 2026

Characteristics of different soils

Learn the key properties of the six main soil types.

19 December 2024

Geology and soil formation

Learn about the geology of soil, including soil depth, stoniness, mineralogy, and texture.