The issue of dairy cow-calf separation
15 Oct 2021
By Olivia Bolton In British dairy production systems, cows and calves are commonly separated soon after birth and calves reared… more
The issue of dairy cow-calf separation
15 Oct 2021
By Olivia Bolton In British dairy production systems, cows and calves are commonly separated soon after birth and calves reared… more
Reaching net zero in UK dairy production
19 Sep 2021
By Lucy Ross The UK dairy industry has an important role in providing food security by generating nutritious products from… more
Stakeholder communication is the key to a thriving livestock sector
31 Aug 2021
By George Peart The Scottish Rural College recently released a report from two research studies which investigated how social media… more
From milk to solids – why the weaning transition is a critical stage in dairy youngstock rearing
31 Jul 2021
By Holly Vickery The milk feeding stage and weaning transition are considered high risk periods for young ruminants, with the… more
The abomasal parasitic nematode Ostertagia ostertagi influences the rumen microbiome in dairy cattle
27 Jun 2021
By Joana Lima Ruminants can be fed on human-undigestible plant biomass due to the symbiotic relationship they maintain with the… more
How does feeding cows seaweed affect the nutritional properties of milk?
10 May 2021
By Eric Newton With the rise in interest regarding the benefits of feeding seaweed to cows such as reducing methane… more
04 Apr 2021
By Dr Katie McDermott Limiting restraint time of the sow during lactation may enhance welfare, health and production of pigs.… more
There’s more to native breed cattle than meets the eye
07 Mar 2021
By George Peart Farm animal genetic resources are… more