A good cow track should encourage rapid cow flow, allowing cows to travel comfortably, whils also minimising damage to feet
When buying in seed mixtures bear in mind that dust and dead seed can account for up to 20% of the contents of poorer quality products
Swards should always have a thorough health check before any programme of renewal to ensure soil conditions are right to support optimum growth
Before re-seeding it is essential to cost the process carefully in relation to the likely benefits and run a sward health check
Liming is required to maintain the soil in optimal pH 6-6.5 range for grass and clover production, for new reseeds liming should be undertaken at pH 6.4 or lower
Analysing silages is essential to assess the likely feed value and animal performance so that suitable rations can be formulated
A number of disorders linked to incorrect diet or feeding can have adverse effects on dairy cow health and welfare as well as productivity
Estimating Breeding Values (EBV’s) are the best available measure of beef bull genetic merit
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Lameness is an important economic and welfare problem which also influences the behaviour of cows.
Linear assessment of type, with traits scored on their actual appearance (from one biological extreme to another) rather than desirability, was introduced into the UK in 1985.
Body Condition Scoring (BCS) was developed around 20 years ago as a semi-subjective method of measuring fat cover in cattle.
UK dairy herd performance has improved significantly over the past two decades by almost every important measure,
A detailed guide to common feed ingredient terms Feed ingredients are generally assessed for their value in ruminant feeding on the basis of a number of laboratory-analysed parameters.
A comprehensive guide to dairy feeds including analysis and recommendations for use
Information to determine the actual cost of infertility in dairy herds
Information containing the latest thinking on making the most of the dry period
With increasing costs of production in farming it is beoming increasingly important to utilise on farm resources
The nutrient content of dairy slurries is highly variable
Often regarded as a secondary task, calf rearing is one of the most important tasks on a dairy farm.
With many dairy farms expanding in size, labour is continuing to be one of the most important resources on a dairy farm
Nutrient value of Slurry and dirty water
The majority of dairy farms have the requirement for moving cows from the grazing area to the parlour during the grazing season,
Factors to consider when choosing a milking parlour
Water Requirements
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