Content related to the sectors: dairy

2 January 2024

On-farm monitoring of soil health 

The soil health scorecard approach has been tested by farmers across a range of production systems in the UK.

15 November 2023

Action plan for soil testing

All assessments require a robust soil sampling strategy.

19 June 2023

Assessing soil health using an integrated approach

Find out about the soil health scorecard as an integrated approach for soil health monitoring.

21 May 2026

Soil assessments

Soil assessments will help you to understand your soil better and identify where improvements can be made.

24 April 2023

Top tips for a smooth heifer transition into the calving herd

Reducing heifers leaving the herd before their 2nd lactation can make a big difference to your bottom line.

24 February 2023

Research Bite Two: Can we predict lameness in dairy cows using metabolomics?

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

Research Bite One: The effect of exercise on first lactation lameness

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

Take homes from Module Four (by a recently qualified Mobility Mentor)

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.

2 July 2026

Assessment of heat stress in dairy cows

Weather is a British obsession – especially for a dairy farmer. Vet Nick Bell looks at the impact of heat stress on dairy cows.

24 February 2023

Which cows should be on the trim list?

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

9 November 2026

Prospects for UK agri-food exports

Examining global opportunities that currently exist or will emerge