Content related to the topic: dairy

5 December 2025

Make smart choices for better breeding in your dairy herd

Find out more about how your breeding choices can positively impact your herd.

5 December 2025

Unlock your herd’s hidden breeding potential at upcoming workshops

Your breeding decisions will have a lasting effect on your farm's profitability.

5 December 2025

Four ways to breed your dairy cows to cut feed bills

Find out how you can use genetics to your advantage when it comes to cutting feed bills

23 June 2023

Research bites: When modelling takes on a new meaning

Researchers have applied some of the principles applied to mastitis cases and this time looked at including claw horn lesion data into statistical models to see what we can learn

23 June 2023

Rolling out the BCVA/CHCSB Lantra approved programme of foot trimming courses

Sarah Smith of George Farm Vets tells us about the new Lantra-approved programme that aims to unite farm vets and hoof trimmers to improve mobility

23 June 2023

One step further: offering a foot trimming service to clients

We talk to George Jones of Priory Vets in Cardigan, west Wales, about the steps that led to them offering a full foot trimming service for cows

27 August 2026

An 8-step guide to disbudding a dairy calf

Making disbudding as painless as possible for all involved requires good training and an efficient protocol.

27 August 2026

How to disbud dairy calves efficiently, easily and painlessly

How to disbud dairy calves efficiently, easily and painlessly.

5 February 2025

The production impacts of high nitrogen fertiliser prices for arable and grazing livestock in 2023

Scenario modelling of fertiliser prices and production impacts for arable and dairy, beef and lamb in 2023

16 December 2025

Dairy Lighting Technology Review

Guidance and case studies for different types of lighting in dairy sheds for milking and dry cows.

28 August 2024

Fencing a cow track

The final aspect of your cow track to consider is what fencing to use and how to ensure it doesn’t slow down cow flow. Here we look at what to bear in mind when fencing your cow track.

8 May 2026

Costing out a cow track

What should you consider when working out the cost of your new cow track? Here we explain the different expenses to account for when calculating the cost of your chosen track design.