No.2 Goldwyn son now available sexed
Hydaways Goldmine EX91, the No.2 UK bred PLI Goldwyn son, is now available sexed from Cogent Breeding Ltd. From the Pamela family he is a descendant of world-class show cow, Portlea Ned Pamela EX95(5), an outstanding brood cow who, after being awarded Hon Mention All Canadian 5yo 1984, was imported from Canada and went on […]
More Cornish milk to be made into Cornish cheese as Milk Link announces new creamery build
Milk Link has announced that work has begun on the first phase of a new production facility at its Cornish Country Larder Trevarrian Creamery in North Cornwall. The major 4 million investment will substantially increase production of the Trevarrian Creamerys award winning soft cheeses to meet a growing demand from major retailers and foodservice providers […]
The CRT goes against the flow
As the Dairy Farm Crisis Continues the CRT Opens New 900,000 Dairy in Surrey. Trustee Zac Goldsmith MP has opened the CRTs incredible new dairy at Pierrepont in Surrey. Zac said: At this time, with dairy farming in crisis, it gives me great pleasure and pride to be opening this incredible new dairy at Pierrepont […]
Boost energy to beat the butterfat dip
With cows turned out, many dairy herds are already suffering from the butterfat dip syndrome from lush pasture. It happens every year, but this time, with tight returns and high feed prices, there is greater pressure to cut feed costs. It is vital for dairy farmers, particularly those on both compositional and liquid milk supply […]
First DeLaval AMR commercial installation sold
The pasture-based dairy farm where the automatic milking rotary will be installed is located in Tasmania, Australia. It represents the worlds first commercial installation of its kind. DeLaval International announced today the first commercial installation of the DeLaval AMRTM, the automated milking rotary presented in November 2010 at the EuroTier tradeshow in Hannover. This is […]
Batch farrowing awards change to reflect UK pig industry progress
Prizes worth more than 2,000 are up for grabs in the Batch Farrower of the Year Awards run by Janssen Animal Health. Entry forms are available now for the 2011 awards, which have changed to reflect the increased use of batch farrowing in UK pig production since the awards were launched in 2006. This year […]
Bull proofs confirm strength in depth of Cogents Visions Young Sires Programme
This weeks April bull proofs have confirmed the reliability and strength in depth of Cogent Breedings Visions Young Sires Programme as two exceptional bulls graduated from the UK breeding programme and a further two of the companys high ranking proven bulls continued to dominate trait rankings. This weeks bull proofs show that new bulls Woodmarsh […]
Micron Bio-Systems achieves mycotoxin patents in Europe
Throughout the world veterinarians, nutritionists, educators, researchers, and agricultural producers are all desperately seeking better methods for alleviating symptoms of mycotoxicosis. Although the industry has been flooded with products aimed at relieving toxicosis not all have been consistently successful over both a wide range of mycotoxins and animal species. The most common approach has been […]
Blueprint holds the key to profitable beef production
Following a blueprint which has delivered proven results for 10 years holds the key to profitable, sustainable beef production, farmers from the South West of England were told at a recent farm open day in Somerset to highlight the fast-growing demand for top-quality beef. Organised by Blade Farming, BOCM PAULS and Pfizer, the open day […]
