Content related to the topic: systems

10 October 2025

Autumn planning for rotational grazing cattle

To introduce a new grazing system in the spring, planning must begin during the previous autumn.

10 October 2025

Calculating dry matter intakes for rotational grazing of cattle

A successful grazing system depends on allocating good-quality grass to meet the animals' requirements.

10 October 2025

Paddock division for rotational grazing

Infrastructure is key to setting up a simple paddock system. If you spend time initially in setting up the infrastructure, the movement of cattle and the creation of paddocks will be a lot simpler in the long term.

7 March 2025

Flock notebook

Do you know how your animals are performing and your costs of production? Collecting records and then analysing them is the best way to understand how your business is performing.

30 April 2019

Meet our strategic farmer: William Baillie

Farmer William Baillie shares his experience of the dairy strategic farm programme

30 April 2019

Refreshed dairy focus for AHDB in Scotland

AHDB is now recruiting an additional person to work with Scottish dairy farmers, after the Scottish Dairy Hub officially moved to NFUS in February.

1 March 2019

World renowned dairy farmers to visit Scotland

Internationally recognised dairy farmers Lloyd and Daphne Holterman will be visiting the UK in March for a series of meetings where they will outline the ‘five non-negotiables of managing the modern dairy cow’.

4 April 2019

Buyers' checklist for breeding cattle

Buying in livestock is risky and is the most likely way of introducing a new disease onto your farm. The cost of a disease outbreak can be huge with long lasting effects. There are many potential diseases of concern as this checklist shows.

30 January 2025

Buyers' checklist for calves and store cattle

Buying in livestock is risky and is the most likely way of introducing a new disease onto your farm. The cost of a disease outbreak can be huge. There are many potential diseases of concern as this checklist shows.

23 May 2019

Cut and carry: a best practice guide

In this guide we explore the potential role of cut and carry systems on UK dairy farms and establish best-practice guidelines for farmers

14 November 2018

BRP+ Guidelines for managing outdoor straw pads for beef cattle

Keeping cattle on an outdoor pad can improve animal health and welfare, reduce damage to pasture and reduce costs. However, any effluent draining from a pad represents a high risk of diffuse water pollution. This document help farmers understand the potential risks and the guidelines that should be followed

14 November 2018

BRP+ Electric fencing for livestock

Fencing is a crucial element of managed grazing, as it provides the ability to control where the livestock eat. While it does not suit every systerm, electric fencing can be cost-effective and flexible. This document provides detailed information on using electric fencing for livestock farmers