Content related to the sectors: dairy

1 October 2021

What’s behind the high gas price?

What are the fundamental reasons behind those high prices, and what will impact them over the coming months?

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

30 September 2021

Economic pressure on consumers provides opportunities for discount and bargain stores

Discount, freezer and bargain stores are predicted to be worth an additional £6.6bn per year by 2026 and the fastest growing of all grocery channels.

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.

30 October 2024

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.

13 October 2023

Soil classification (type)

Discover the make-up of different types of soil and how soil is classified.

10 May 2024

Cow footbaths

Footbaths are essential for disinfecting cows’ feet and preventing the spread of digital dermatitis. Work through these pages to find out how to improve your footbath design and use.