Get on top of parasites at housing
For many dairy farmers, housing is an important time for parasite control. Merial Animal Healths Veterinary Adviser Fiona MacGillivray agrees that there are practical and economic reasons why it makes sense to think about herd health at this time of the year, in particular controlling parasites. Its a convenient time to treat your dairy cows […]
RABDF calls for new clearance policy
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has called government to immediately review its TB reactor clearance policy and introduce a market based solution. It has also urged producers to take essential measures to minimise TB disease transmission in view of the fact any form of meaningful cull will not get off the ground until […]
Tim Bennett receives 2011 Dairy UK Award
The 2011 Dairy UK Award has been awarded to Tim Bennett in recognition of his important contribution to the development of the UK dairy industry. Mr Bennett is currently Chairman of DairyCo. He also sits on the board of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board. For the last two years, Mr Bennett has chaired the […]
‘White Paper’ shows future of industry is in its own hands
The industry must respond to the clear message from Government that, going forward, it is responsible for its own prosperity, Dairy UK said today with the release of their 2011 White Paper, an authoritative and in depth look at the status of the UK dairy industry. Launching the report today (September 5th), Chairman Robert Wiseman […]
Joseph Heler Welcome Ade for New ITV Programme
Renowned for their award winning and traditional cheese making methods, Joseph Heler Cheese have been chosen to appear in the forthcoming ITV programme Ade in Britain. Set to air in the Autumn, the new 20-part series featuresactor, comedian and self-proclaimed foodie Ade Edmondson, who brought his crew along the Cheshire-based creamery for a tour and chat […]
Cogent Breeding adds colour to dairy herds
Milk Producers using dairy breeds other than Holstein can now take advantage of a strong line-up of breed-leading alternatives from Cogent Breeding. No.1 Shorthorn bull, Drisgol Watzon covers all areas dominating the rankings for PLI (203), type (+2.3), mammary (+1.8), lifespan (+0.7), legs (+1.7) and fat (+26.8kgs). With -17 SCC, +205kgs milk and phenomenal udders […]
Milk Link members demonstrate dedication to milk quality
The winners of the prestigious Milk Link Milk Hygiene Awards 2011 for excellent hygienic standards in milk have been announced for the year April 2010 to March 2011. R A & G E Harvey from Musbury, Axminster, Devon took home first prize in the producing less than 500,000 litres per year category. And Messrs M […]
Milk Link appoints Carl Ravenhall and Shelagh Hancock to senior executive positions as new business structure is introduced
Milk Link, has announced the introduction of a new business structure to support its growth and development together with a further enhancement of its senior management team. From September, Milk Link will move to a new business structure based upon the creation of two core business units Milk Link Cheese and Milk Link Milk, whilst […]
Six go for gold in dairy industry’s top award
NMR and RABDF have named six dairy businesses out of 500 qualifying herds as finalists in this years Gold Cup. The six from North Wales, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, West Sussex and Dorset have been visited by a team of judges and the winner will be announced at the Dairy Event and Livestock Show, NEC, on […]
