Dairy
Dairy Focus: 1,500-cow operation in Shrewsbury
This week’s Dairy Focus takes us to a farm where Breffni Daly where has been managing a 1,500-cow operation on...
Dairy
N.Ireland
Dairy advice: Prioritising calf health this autumn
Calving is well underway for the autumn calving herds, meaning that calf health must be prioritised, as it will ensure...
N.Ireland
The importance of regular footbathing as housing nears
We are now nearing the housed period for cows. With many herds now housing cattle by night, footbathing your herd...
Dairy
Drying off: Which cows need to be dried off first?
Drying off should be relatively straightforward, but if you are not prepared for it and haven’t done your homework, it...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Tail clipping and shaving udders before drying off
Farmers should now place a particular emphasis on tail clipping and shaving udders as we enter into the housing period...
N.Ireland
Why is the inclusion of dairy important in the diets of older people?
The inclusion of dairy products in the diets of older adults can reduce the number of falls and bone fractures...
N.Ireland
Controlling heifer mastitis as we edge closer to housing
Heifer mastitis can be a serious issue for herds and can have a negative impact on udder health in first...
Dairy
Dale Farm: Focus is ‘firmly on sustainability’ for growth
The future focus for Dale Farm, the Northern Ireland-headquartered co-op, is “firmly on sustainability which will be pivotal to growth,”...
Dairy
Winner of 2024 Dairy Stockperson of the Year Award announced
William Davies from Clynderwen, Pembrokeshire has been announced as the winner of the 2024 NFU Cymru / NFU Mutual Dairy...
Dairy
More dairy intake in care homes could save health system £700k
The potential role of high-protein, high calcium dairy foods as a preventative measure to reduce the cost of falls among...
Dairy
Dosing cows as they come in for the housing period
Dosing cows as they come in for housing is essential, as when cows and cattle are indoors, it is the...
Agri-Business
Competition authority approves Müller acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved the Müller UK and Ireland’s acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy, which was...
Dairy
NFU Cymru urges govt and consumers to back Welsh dairy
NFU Cymru calls for greater backing for the Welsh dairy industry from the government and consumers at the Welsh Dairy...
Dairy
UK red meat and dairy takes centre stage at SIAL
The biggest number of UK red meat exporters for a decade have been flying the flag for beef, lamb and...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Time to move on cull cows before housing
As we progress into the latter end of the lactation, it is time to look at moving on cull cows,...
N.Ireland
Testing silage: Getting the most out of your winter milk contract
Testing silage now is crucial, as many cows around the country are going to be milking through the winter months,...
Dairy
FUW will host farm visit on eve of Welsh Dairy Show 2024
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) will host a Pre Dairy Show farm visit next week to highlight the importance...
N.Ireland
EuroTier launchpad for new technology to help dairy farmers
By Chris McCullough New technology that can help dairy farmers become more sustainable is being launched at the EuroTier livestock...
