News

1st November 2023

Beware, take action & be vigilant for new strain of Bluetongue virus

Following reports of a new strain of bluetongue virus (BTV-3) emerging and spreading rapidly in the Netherlands, there is increasing concern...
1st November 2023

Milk Fever and Bovikalc

Clinical milk fever is thought to affect between 4-9% of the UK’s dairy cows, while evidence suggests the subclinical form (hypocalcaemia)...
1st November 2023

Your Silage Clamp ~ do you really know what is in it?

Leaving the feeding of your milking cows and other classes of stock to chance, will only lead to disaster.…. so what can you do to inform...
2nd October 2023

Why Eradicate BVD?

Of the many infectious diseases that affect cattle, BVD is once again in the spotlight. Whilst various eradication schemes have been in place...
Calf Housing for Health and Welfare Grant
2nd October 2023

Calf Housing for Health and Welfare Grant

The Calf Housing for Health and Welfare grant for building new, or upgrading existing, buildings for calf housing, opened for applications on...
2nd October 2023

Diagnostics Key to Helping Drive Mastitis Levels Down Further

Progress to reduce mastitis on UK dairy farms is being made, with 2023 results showing cases at 29 per 100 cows, down from 41 in 20171. While...
13th September 2023

Delivery Delay

Today, we have been advised that the issues at our wholesaler may persist for at least another 2-3 weeks. We are however happy to say that the...
1st September 2023

Lake-District Hill Farmer Reaping the Rewards from Synchronisation and AI

A first-generation Lake District hill farmer is reaping the benefits from synchronising and artificially inseminating (AI'ing) his flock...
6 things to think about if outwintering your herd this winter
1st September 2023

6 things to think about if outwintering your herd this winter

Outwintering beef cattle can be a cost-effective and efficient way to manage your herd while reducing the need for expensive housing and feeding...
Did Conditions this Spring Prevent Reseeding?
1st September 2023

Did Conditions this Spring Prevent Reseeding?

The weather this spring made for difficult conditions for reseeding, so many plans were abandoned. Whilst both spring and autumn weather conditions...