Dairy
24 February 2023
Metabolomics is a relatively young scientific study area of chemical processes involving metabolites, the end products of cellular interactions. It has been successfully used for predicting and diagnosing diseases or understanding their pathogenesis in humans.
24 February 2023
A trial undertaken by Massey University in New Zealand has attempted to reduce levels of lameness experienced by dairy heifers using exercise during the rearing period.
24 February 2023
I recently finished my Mobility Mentor training, with the fourth module taking place in Shropshire as a face-to-face workshop alongside other Mobility Mentors.
26 June 2025
Weather is a British obsession – especially for a dairy farmer. Last summer saw unprecedented periods of heat with a very noticeable impact on foot health this autumn. One thing is for sure, we can expect more summers like this. Vet Nick Bell explains more.
24 February 2023
Many farms struggle to prioritise the right cows to put in front of the trimmer. With increased use of screening approaches, such as weekly observation of cows or full mobility scoring every 1–2 weeks, trimmers see some cows repeatedly and often needlessly within a few weeks of the last trimming. Vet Nick Bell explains more.
24 February 2023
The AgriLeader Forum 2023 depicted in cartoons
7 March 2023
Dr Alex Bach helps you understand the key factors to achieve longevity with your heifers
21 February 2023
As part of the Strategic Dairy Farm programme, the team at Potstown looked at how metabolic profiling can help fine-tune the performance of their herd and achieve the margins they require.
24 February 2023
Free education resources are available to all young learners with our popular education programme, Food – a fact of life, with the British Nutrition Foundation.
21 February 2023
AHDB has launched its latest Horizon work which looks at the opportunities for the UK over the next decade as a ‘Great Trading Nation’.
3 May 2024
An overview of regulated carbon markets, the Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code.
5 January 2024
A look into why there is a difference in the price of carbon credits from voluntary carbon markets compared to compulsory markets.
