Slash antibiotic use with a holistic approach
Pig farmers concerned with reducing antibiotic use could learn from practises used in the poultry industry to promote herd health. (more…)
Pig farmers concerned with reducing antibiotic use could learn from practises used in the poultry industry to promote herd health. (more…)
The future of dairying was on display at this year’s Dairy Show, with outstanding cattle, new developments in robotics and advice on changing policy. (more…)
Dairy farmers lost an average of 3.49p/litre in 2016/17, following the prolonged spell of disastrously low milk prices, according to a new survey by accountant Old Mill. However, incomes are set to increase markedly in 2017/18 amid soaring dairy demand and values. (more…)
It takes a team effort to prepare the largest dairy show in the country, but at the heart of it all are the exhibitors. For them, the Dairy Show is an opportunity to compare their animals with the best in the industry, and identify potential new genetics to add to their herd. (more…)
Farmers are under growing pressure to improve animal health in order to cut down on antibiotic use, so this year’s Dairy Show aims to help producers meet these demands. It is running a series of seminars focusing on herd health and medicine use, attracting top veterinary speakers from across the UK. (more…)
Farmers stand to benefit from cutting edge research into plant and animal nutrition after Timac Agro UK established its head office at the Rothamsted Centre for Research and Enterprise (RoCRE) (more…)