Attention to detail pays dividends, dairy farmers are advised
“Dairy is detail” said Rex Ward, Chairman of the UK Dairy Farmers Forum, summarising the main message from all the speakers at yesterdays Farming Issues conference in Worcester. Whether it’s input costs, herd health, benchmarking or nitrogen management, attention to detail is the key to running an efficient and profitable dairy business”. The conference, which […]
European Mastitis Panel calls for application of knowledge and tools for practice
A significant amount of mastitis research has been done and is still going on in Europe. However, better coordination and data sharing is needed, whereas available knowledge and tools have to be adapted and communicated to the dairy farmers. This is the main conclusion from the 4th meeting of the European Mastitis Panel (EMP). Sixteen […]
Are cows carrying a new strain of dangerous MRSA?
Compassion in World Farming is calling for an end to the overuse of antibiotics in animal agriculture. A report released on Friday 3 June 2011 has found a new strain of the MRSA “superbug” in milk from British cows. This new strain is suspected to be linked to the overuse of antibiotics in dairy cows […]
Graham’s invest over 1 million in butter plant
Early July will see Scottish shoppers given the opportunity to enjoy a taste of the first spreadable butter to be produced by a Scottish dairy. It follows the official opening this morning (3 June) of a new 1.2 million butter plant by Grahams The Family Dairy at its Airthrey Kerse Farm in Bridge of Allan, […]
JSR signs key German contract
JSR, one of the worlds leading pig genetics businesses, has made further strides in Europe by signing a key distribution contract with Premium Pork Farms GmbH, based in Neuenkirchen, Westphalia, Germanys prime pig production area. The signing took place between Paul Anderson, JSRs International Sales Director and Antonius Brink, owner of Premium Pork Farms, which […]
EU extends ‘part-organic’ pullet permission
Organic egg producers are to be allowed to continue sourcing part-organic pullets into 2012 following a failure by the EU to establish a full organic standard. Defra has confirmed that the EU has given the go-ahead for the interim measure, allowing pullets to be reared to organic feed and veterinary standards before transfer to organic […]
Wincanton and Dairy Crest partnership set to deliver carbon emission reductions of up to 1,100 tonnes
Wincanton, a leading European supply chain provider, and dairy food company Dairy Crest have today announced the completion of the roll-out of 36 new vehicles to improve the efficiency of milk collections from 1,350 farmers across the UK. Wincanton works in partnership with Dairy Crest, the UKs leading chilled dairy foods company, to collect milk […]
Additional 4 million payment for Milk Link Members
The Milk Link Governing Board has approved a Member Processing Interest Payment relating to the 2010/11 financial year of 4 million, which equates to a 9.25% return on Members Qualifying Loan balances. This industry leading return on Members investment will be paid into Milk Link Members bank accounts on 31 May 2011. On average the […]
No.1 selling Belgian Blue available from Cogent Breeding
Cogent Breeding Ltd has secured the UK semen distribution rights for No.1 selling Belgian Blue, Imperial de lEcluse. The Belgian Blue heavyweight suits both pedigree and commercial breeders and satisfies industry needs by complimenting the British Blue breeds size and power. From an outcross pedigree, he comes from two of the most influential animals of […]
