Content related to the sectors: dairy

4 June 2024

Have you completed your sward MOT?

With the Recommended Grass and Clover List of 2023/24 launching soon, this is the perfect time to assess your paddocks

28 June 2023

Estimated milk production costs

Milk production cost estimates

20 February 2024

Minimal change for dairy calf registrations in Q1

In the first quarter of 2023 (Jan-Mar), calf registrations to dairy dams reached 403,158 head, according to the latest BCMS data.

26 June 2023

£PLI is farmers’ favoured genetic index

The latest Defra 2023 Farm Practices Survey shows increasing use of our Profitable Lifetime Index when choosing bulls for breeding.

23 June 2023

Research bites: When modelling takes on a new meaning

Researchers have applied some of the principles applied to mastitis cases and this time looked at including claw horn lesion data into statistical models to see what we can learn

23 June 2023

Rolling out the BCVA/CHCSB Lantra approved programme of foot trimming courses

Sarah Smith of George Farm Vets tells us about the new Lantra-approved programme that aims to unite farm vets and hoof trimmers to improve mobility

23 June 2023

One step further: offering a foot trimming service to clients

We talk to George Jones of Priory Vets in Cardigan, west Wales, about the steps that led to them offering a full foot trimming service for cows

3 November 2023

The impact of overgrazing on forage production

There is a need to ensure post-grazing residuals are available to aid rapid regrowth when conditions improve

19 February 2024

Mixed trend in UK dairy product availability Q1 2023

UK dairy product availability

20 March 2025

A golden year for nutrient management

Jason Pole reflects on 50 years of the Nutrient Management Guide (RB209).

22 June 2023

Businesses urged to build on meat and dairy export success

Businesses have been urged to build on the success of red meat and dairy exports with the global appetite for both set to grow further

19 February 2024

Dairy youngstock population in decline

The latest BCMS data shows that the rate of decline in the GB milking herd is slowing.