Farmers are being urged to protect cattle against flies before populations rapidly increase, to avoid costly health issues and drops in productivity. Matt Colston, ruminant technical…
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Nutritional supplement manufacturer UFAC-UK said the increased use of palm-based C16 fatty acids in biofuel production, combined with rising shipping costs from the Far East, is…
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health has launched the Change One Thing campaign; and is urging SQPs to support beef and dairy producers to change their approach to…
As cattle are turned out to grass, farmers are being reminded of the crucial importance of an effective parasite control strategy. Matt Colston, Elanco’s ruminant technical…
CHECS is rolling out a new UK-wide TB Entry Level Membership over the coming months, focusing on biosecurity ‘basics’ to help farmers reduce the risk of…
Farmers could face uncontrollable fly populations and costly health issues in their livestock when the weather warms up, if they don’t get ahead and protect their…
The National Beef Association (NBA) has strengthened its veterinary and bTB expertise, while enhancing its representation within the pedigree world, with the appointments of Sarah Tomlinson…
With many dairy units now looking to turn out cows as soon as possible to help boost margins, nutritional supplement manufacturer UFAC-UK said that farmers should…
A new study looking at colostrum hygiene on British dairy farms has shown that by making a few simple changes to cleaning protocols, farmers could significantly…
Rising purchased feed costs are providing an ideal opportunity to increase margins, by ensuring optimal dry matter intake (DMI) of available forages, therefore increasing milk from…
