December 4, 2016
New LAA chairman appointed
John Brereton, an auctioneer with more than 40 years of experience, is the new chairman of the Livestock Auctioneers Association.
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December 4, 2016
Dairy farmers urged to make more of ‘Brexit-proof’ forage and silage
Dairy farmers should start planning next year’s silage production now if serious about producing more milk from forage and relying less on bought-in feeds, some of which could be affected by Brexit, a silage expert…
December 4, 2016
Dairy farmers urged to make more of ‘Brexit-proof’ forage and silage
Dairy farmers should start planning next year’s silage production now if serious about producing more milk from forage and relying less on bought-in feeds, some of which could be affected by Brexit, a silage expert…
December 2, 2016
Holm Place herd wins Improved Herd Award for the Sussex breed
The improved herd award is presented by the AHDB Beef & Lamb Better Returns Programme (BRP) to the recorded herd that shows the greatest genetic gain for commercial characteristics over a 12-month period. There is…
December 2, 2016
Holm Place herd wins Improved Herd Award for the Sussex breed
The improved herd award is presented by the AHDB Beef & Lamb Better Returns Programme (BRP) to the recorded herd that shows the greatest genetic gain for commercial characteristics over a 12-month period. There is…
December 1, 2016
Increases to some processor penalties
Failing to correctly match rations to cattle could cost £200/head
December 1, 2016
Increases to some processor penalties
Failing to correctly match rations to cattle could cost £200/head
November 28, 2016
Rapid test cuts antibiotic use on organic dairy farms
One of the Innovative Farmers field labs has already shown that some organic dairy farms can reduce the use of antibiotics in treating mastitis by at least 25%.
November 28, 2016
Rapid test cuts antibiotic use on organic dairy farms
One of the Innovative Farmers field labs has already shown that some organic dairy farms can reduce the use of antibiotics in treating mastitis by at least 25%.
November 17, 2016
Don’t let energy deficits hamper production
Dairy farmers are being warned that this year’s poor grazing quality could jeopardise winter production, if late summer energy deficits are not addressed and rations balanced to build up cow condition.
November 17, 2016
Don’t let energy deficits hamper production
Dairy farmers are being warned that this year’s poor grazing quality could jeopardise winter production, if late summer energy deficits are not addressed and rations balanced to build up cow condition.
