Content related to the sectors: dairy

7 July 2021

Transition management in autumn calving herds

See how strategic dairy farmer, Phil Kinch, Buscot Wick, has been ensuring a smooth transition period in their autumn calving herd in Oxfordshire.

20 August 2025

All year round dairy calving key performance indicators (KPIs)

The key measures of performance for dairy farmers who calve all year round

20 August 2025

Block calving key performance indicators (KPIs)

The key measures of performance for dairy farmers who block calve in the spring or autumn

13 June 2025

Financial key performance indicators

The business measures that all year round and block calvers should know, understand and benchmark their performance against.

18 June 2021

Meet Forage for Knowledge contributor David Lee

David Lee joined Forage for Knowledge contributors from the start, having been one of the early convertors to rotational paddock grazing 25 years ago.

29 April 2026

Worms in cattle: Sustainable control plan

Guide to the key elements of a successful worm control plan.

16 February 2026

Controlling, monitoring and treating worms in cattle

Effective worm control in cattle can help preserve the activity of wormers for future use.

15 June 2021

Making the most of your buildings at calving

Tim Downes, alongside vet Nathan Loewenstein and dairy building expert Ian Ohnstad explore how to make the most from your buildings at calving.

8 March 2023

Using farmyard manure (FYM)

Typical nutrient composition of farmyard manure (FYM) from Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) Section 2 Organic materials.

21 September 2026

Management of outdoor straw pads

Information on pad design for feed, water and bedding management.

22 June 2021

Site selection and planning requirements for outdoor straw pads

Practical advice on planning and design requirements for outdoor straw pads.

21 September 2026

Outdoor straw pads

Find out about planning requirements, design suggestions and animal management on outdoor straw pads.