Devon and Cornwall Police had released an appeal after a sheep had been killed at Saddle Tor in February by a dog
Lameness still costs the dairy industry over £250 million per year in treatment costs and lost production, while also impacting on cow and staff welfare. More frequent and consistent mobility scoring using an automated system can open the door to better prevention of lameness through earlier intervention.
Heat stress is not necessarily the first thing which springs to mind when considering how a typical British summer might impact milk production, but research shows that even the UK’s relatively ambient climate can stifle the performance of dairy cattle.
Farming can offer everyone a career, and Mike Nixon is proving that no matter your circumstance, if you have a passion for the industry you can succeed. Danusia Osiowy finds out more
In this latest of the Mart’s The Heart Standing the Test of Time series, supported by the Livestock Auctioneers Association and Shearwell Data, Katie Fallon, visits Leyburn Auction Mart
Attention to detail and strict protocols are key to effective footbathing, helping reduce the economic consequences of digital dermatitis and keep cows sound on their feet.
NFU Mutual said the UK cost of livestock worrying has increased by nearly 30 per cent
After a two year break, the National BVD Survey will take place again in 2024, as announced recently by organisers Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health at Dairy-Tech.
Monitoring behavioural patterns of adult cows, first time calvers and maiden heifers for the purposes of heat detection and health monitoring can help herd managers to maximise the dairy herd’s productivity
As the days lengthen and grass begins to grow, thoughts move to first cut silage. But after a difficult end to 2023, what should farmers be focusing on?