Breedr trades £1.85m of cattle since February launch
Breedr, the free herd management app for farmers, has traded more than £1.85m worth of cattle since launching its trading platform just four months ago. In that time, farmers have…
Bold plans to eradicate BVD and sheep scab by 2031
The livestock industry has set out bold ambitions to eradicate sheep scab and Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) by 2031, among other goals, following a Ruminant Health and Welfare (RH&W) workshop held on 29 June. (more…)
Plan cash flow now to avoid feed cost issues
Soaring feed costs mean dairy farmers need to be careful when planning cash flow to avoid pinch points over the next six months. According to agricultural bank Oxbury, feed comprises…
Kingshay report shows big herd health improvements
Kathryn Rowland
Dairy herd health and fertility have seen some marked improvements over the past year, according to the latest Kingshay Dairy Costings Focus report. Looking at all of the main health…
Switch to conventional parlour boosts herd health
Robotic milking is often hailed as the future of dairy farming, but it doesn't suit every system - and conventional parlours can produce better results. As every dairy producer knows,…
New robotic technology for flexible milking systems
UK dairy farmers are in need of intuitive, flexible milking systems to cater for changing cow needs and production demands. For those who are looking to upgrade to the latest technology without totally reinventing their systems, batch milking through robots could be the answer. (more…)