Early identification prevents lameness and saves money
Early identification and prompt treatment of lesions or injuries to cows feet is the most effective way to avoid more costly treatment, says DairyCo extension officer Jo Speed. Speaking in advance of her seminar in the Farm Health Planning area at the Dairy Event and Livestock Show, Jo says that regular mobility scoring is the […]
First Milk reports solid progress
In 2009/10, there was a marked improvement in the financial performance of First Milk compared to the prior year. The key financials are: A 10.3m positive swing in pre-tax profitability resulting in a profit of 0.4m. This turnaround in profit was achieved against a backdrop of a global economic downturn and falling commodity markets. Group […]
Vets lead moves to address slaughterhouse problems
The Veterinary Public Health Association (VPHA) has taken action to address some of the issues raised by the Animal Aid undercover filming at a number of slaughterhouses in England. In June VPHA brought together representatives from a number of organisations with an interest in ensuring good animal welfare standards in abattoirs: British Meat Processors Association […]
Doctor scoops a whopping prize
As the winner of a whopping 100 litres of yummy flavoured ice-cream from Grahams The Family Dairy, Dr Jen Beattie from Edinburgh wont be popping out for a 99 anytime soon! And as the picture shows, the doctor at Edinburghs Royal Hospital for Sick Children was only too happy (12 August) to accept her prize […]
JSRs Technical Conference offers food for thought
The 21st JSR Technical Conference, this year entitled Science The Key to Feeding the World, takes place on the 14th September at Nottingham Universitys Sutton Bonnington Campus. The annual conference continues to attract key pig industry figures and is considered to be one of the more significant technical events in the pig industry calendar. This […]
Eight go for gold in dairy industry’s top award
NMR and RABDF have named eight dairy businesses out of 1,000 qualifying herds as finalists in this years Gold Cup. The eight, including five from the south west and one each from Gloucestershire, Shropshire and Lancashire, have been visited by a team of judges and the winner will be announced at the Dairy Event, at […]
Consider sand bedding as an alternative to straw
Resist the temptation to skimp on straw in an effort to save costs or risk an increase in mastitis infections. Thats the message from DairyCo extension officer, Hugh Black. The auction price for standing straw has been exceptionally high in some areas of the country, explains Hugh. And when you take into consideration that the […]
DairyCo bull bonanza at the Dairy Event
Ten lucky dairy farmers will win up to 200 worth of dairy semen each at this years Dairy Event and Livestock Show, in a Bull Bonanza competition being held by DairyCo. The competition is being run to promote the importance of good genetics and how, by working with DairyCo Breeding+, farmers can get more from […]
Milk Link thinks pink with new Charlie and Lola line
Milk Link has today announced the launch of its new Charlie and Lola Pink Milk. Produced under licence with BBC Worldwide, the product will be available in 200 Sainsburys stores from 11th August, with over 370 Morrisons stores following shortly after. With obvious appeal for fans of Charlie and Lola, the new strawberry flavoured milk […]
