Dairy

Position statement on the use of automated detection methods for lameness

19 March 2026

Position statement on the use of automated detection methods for lameness

This position statement has been put together by the Dairy Cattle Mobility Steering Group to provide guidance around the use of automated lameness detection methods.

February 2026 dairy market review

19 March 2026

February 2026 dairy market review

Monthly round-up of key dairy market analysis

Calf Action Conference 2026

21 April 2026

Calf Action Conference 2026

Hear about practical approaches to calf rearing and how to give calves the right start.

Somerset: Post-mortem demonstration

31 March 2026

Somerset: Post-mortem demonstration

Explore the value of on-farm post-mortem examinations with Ben Strugnell of Farm Post Mortems Ltd.

Mycoplasma bovis

1 April 2026

Mycoplasma bovis

Learn about mycoplasma bovis in cattle.

Dairy beef calf registration growth and suckler decline persisted in 2025, but a slowing of trends? Beef market update

13 March 2026

Dairy beef calf registration growth and suckler decline persisted in 2025, but a slowing of trends? Beef market update

Calf registrations in Great Britain (GB) continued to fall in 2025, driven by lower numbers of dairy and suckler calves born during the year.

Best practice treatment of cattle parasites

1 April 2026

Best practice treatment of cattle parasites

This page explains how to treat cattle parasites safely and effectively. It also outlines the main types of wormers, how to use them, and the best practice steps to follow for each method of administration.

Spring nitrogen planning: Using excess winter rainfall data

12 March 2026

Spring nitrogen planning: Using excess winter rainfall data

Grass growth has started in parts of the country, but the extreme levels of rainfall across much of the UK will influence early spring nutrient decisions.

Responsible and sustainable use of parasiticides

1 April 2026

Responsible and sustainable use of parasiticides

Using medicines responsibly ensures products are only used when necessary, ideally supported by a diagnosis or a risk assessment.

Cautious optimism in dairy markets but war could pressure margins

11 March 2026

Cautious optimism in dairy markets but war could pressure margins

Milk prices have been under pressure since October, with GB and global markets oversupplied and volumes consistently running above the five-year average.

Dairy retail performance – 21 February 2026

11 March 2026

Dairy retail performance – 21 February 2026

Dairy retail data for the 12 weeks ending 21 February 2026. Volumes of cows’ dairy increased 0.3% year-on-year. Spend on cows’ dairy increased by 5.7% year-on-year, driven by a 5.4% increase in average prices paid.

Bluetongue virus impact: Calving 2026

29 April 2026

Bluetongue virus impact: Calving 2026

During this webinar we'll share the latest updates on the current bluetongue virus (BTV) situation and the impact on calving.

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