News

1st April 2021

Sod off and die, flies.

Written by Ian Roper BVetMed MRCVS (first published in South East Farmer) Few things get to me like flies do. They seem to have an arrogant,...
1st April 2021

Soil - completing the carbon jigsaw

Independent Dairy Specialists, Kingshay, have released a report on Soil Organic Carbon (SOC), which shows how the levels of carbon stored in...
31st March 2021

Happy Easter

We wanted to take this opportunity to say Happy Easter and advise that the office will be closed on Friday 2nd April and Monday 5th April, but...
25th March 2021

Kick Ketosis Off Your Farm!

FREE online webinar April 28 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Join Westpoint Farm Vets, Kingshay & Elanco Animal Health for a FREE online meeting...
1st March 2021

Looking ahead to Spring 2021

As the mild and wet winter seems to be endlessly dragging on and the limited supplies of straw and forage from last year’s meagre harvests...
1st March 2021

Dairy Systems, Robot & Automation Survey

Kingshay are carrying out a survey of dairy farmers across the UK, to understand more about your dairy herd and system, with a specific review...
8th February 2021

How can I reduce lameness in my herd?

Lameness is a perennial challenge on dairy farms and it is important to address it, not just from a welfare perspective but also an economic...
1st February 2021

The importance of colostrum management

Whether a calf is destined for dairy or beef, striving to get them off to the best possible start is undoubtedly a key to success. One investment...
1st February 2021

Lambing: PROTECT | PLAN | PREVENT

Lambing advise from Westpoint Farm Vets Getting the lambing facilities ready Good hygiene of the lambing environment for both indoor...
28th January 2021

Lungworm, not just a disease of youngstock

Lungworm (Dictyocaulus viviparus), also referred to as ‘husk’, largely affects first-time grazing youngstock causing reduced growth...