Plans for Grassland & Muck 2020 are rapidly falling into place, with the new Ragley site being drilled with a mix of silage and grazing leys ready for the event on 20-21 May. Continue reading “Ragley Estate gearing up for Grassland & Muck 2020”
Category: Livestock
Best of the UK’s dairy cattle compete for top honours
Top class cattle from around the country will be competing at this year’s Dairy Show, and the job of deciding which is the cream of the crop involves some world class judges. Continue reading “Best of the UK’s dairy cattle compete for top honours”
Holistic approach needed to tackle Mycoplasma bovis
Mycoplasma bovis is becoming endemic in the UK’s beef and dairy herds, and farmers must do more to tackle it. Continue reading “Holistic approach needed to tackle Mycoplasma bovis”
Dairy vets compete for top award
A selection of promising young vets will be battling it out for the prestigious title of Dairy Industry Vet of the Future at this year’s Dairy Show, having been shortlisted out of the brightest and best of the industry. Continue reading “Dairy vets compete for top award”
Take steps to eradicate Mycoplasma Bovis
Mycoplasma Bovis is a significant drain on beef and dairy farms, and it’s vital that the industry takes steps to eradicate it. Continue reading “Take steps to eradicate Mycoplasma Bovis”
Large herds growing rapidly, reveals Kingshay report
Large dairy herds are growing rapidly, both in terms of size and productivity, according to the annual Dairy Costings Report from Kingshay. Continue reading “Large herds growing rapidly, reveals Kingshay report”
Local livestock top the classes at Bath & West
Top class livestock fought it out for top honours at the Royal Bath & West Show this week, with a local farmer taking the sought after dairy supreme championship. Continue reading “Local livestock top the classes at Bath & West”
Quality Dorset sheep kick off sale season at Exeter May Fair
Outstanding quality was presented at the annual Dorset Horn and Poll Dorset May Fair in Exeter on Wednesday (8 May), with the top animal selling to 3,400gns. Continue reading “Quality Dorset sheep kick off sale season at Exeter May Fair”
Holistic science will help Irish farmers boost productivity
Irish farmers can now take a truly holistic approach to plant and animal health, following the launch of Olmix-Micromix’s health, nutrition and biostimulant range in Dublin. Continue reading “Holistic science will help Irish farmers boost productivity”
Livestock entries open for Royal Bath & West Show
It’s only 100 days to go until the Royal Bath & West Show, and livestock entries are now open, with new classes, top judges and plenty of evening entertainment on offer. Continue reading “Livestock entries open for Royal Bath & West Show”