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21 April 2021
Find information on upcoming legislation for covering slurry stores. Compare different cover types and the practical benefits they can provide.
21 April 2021
When it comes to storing slurry, there are several different systems available. Find out which system works best for you.
14 February 2025
Find out what legal responsibilities you must adhere to when constructing new slurry stores or altering existing ones.
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8 April 2021
Grain movements and changes in some quality parameters mean samples should be taken as grain leaves the store.
8 April 2021
Learn about the recently introduced regulations and how to ensure you comply
8 July 2021
As grain remains a ‘living’ crop, it is essential to monitor it during storage.
18 February 2021
Good stockmanship to move cows around the farm as well as cow handling in the parlour are essential to ensure environmental bacteria do not enter the udder via the teat canal.
8 June 2021
The risk of mastitis infections from the environment in lactation is higher in loose yards than when cows are housed in cubicles. To control environmental sources of mastitis, it is important to maintain low levels of bacteria near the teats and teat ends.
19 February 2021
Well-managed cubicles give a lower incidence of mastitis infections in lactation compared with loose yard systems, in general, but cubicles must be appropriate to the size of the cows in the herd.
8 June 2021
When cows lie down, teats and teat ends will come into close contact with the bacteria in the bedding. Our top tips for bedding compare the different bedding types and advise how best to store them.
19 February 2021
Housing designed with the cow in mind is important, to reduce environmental risks for mastitis. Fundamental issues with building design, ventilation and stocking rate can often mean new infection rates remain high, particularly in higher-yielding herds.
18 February 2021
The best way to control environmental mastitis is to minimise the number of bacteria that can cause mastitis at the teat end. It is important to keep cows clean and dry because infection can happen at any time between and during milkings.