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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?

North Wales Police said they suspect a dog had entered the pen and 'frightened' the sheep to death

Former Defra Secretary Therese Coffey said The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill could provide police with more powers to detain and seize dogs after livestock attacks

A 3D camera designed to identify real-time problems in dairy cows - even before a trained eye of a good stockman could do so - is offering farmers a unique opportunity to maximise fertility and milk production.