From identifying lesions to treatment and nutrition, our information and resources can help you to manage all aspects of lameness. Just under a third of all dairy cows may be experiencing some degree ...

Bluetongue is a notifiable animal disease. If you suspect it you must report it immediately by calling the Defra Rural Services Helpline on 03000 200 301. In Wales, contact 0300 303 8268. In Scotland, ...

John and Anna Booth have been share-farmers at Rhual Dairy since 2001. John and Anna host Open Farm Sunday and have just begun ‘FaceTime a Farmer’. The farm is also taking part in two university ...

Earthworms engineer the soil environment, help with carbon cycling, improve water infiltration and plant productivity, and are an important food source for native birds. They are also a biological ...

This guide collates the available knowledge and numbers on forage utilisation and feeding. This data is drawn from AHDB’s extensive research and resources, as well as experienced industry advisors and ...

Profitable farming requires continued development and use of a wide range of skills. Good nutrient management is an important aspect of this and can contribute to business efficiency and reduce ...

Body condition scoring (BCS) was developed around 20 years ago and is widely accepted as a practical means of assessing the impact of negative energy balance in early lactation. This system ...

Exports of British dairy products were worth almost £1.9 billion in 2022. Exports are an important part of the UK dairy market, with many businesses operating detailed long-term export strategies to ...

Cows with chronic mastitis are unlikely to recover and should be culled because they’re likely to pass bacteria onto other cows. Culling them prevents the infection from spreading, and this protects ...

AHDB estimates overall organic milk production from a weekly survey of the largest milk buyers. The volumes are scaled up based on other available data. Figures are collected every week from dairies ...

Richard Tucker, together with his parents Nigel and Brenda run a spring block herd of 240 New Zealand Friesians and Friesian Jersey crosses on 450 rented acres at Dichetts Farm. Based near Tiverton ...

Key factors to consider when choosing lighting for pig units. This includes the requirements at different stages of production, as well as measuring light and selecting systems.