A dedicated approach to people development and effective team communication has led to a thriving farm team and a successful business for dairy farmer, Mike King
While cases of mastitis are falling on a national level, producers should not take their eye off the ball when it comes to udder health in and around the transition period
Milk fever cases have fallen steadily in recent years but remains a significant health challenge on many UK dairy farms according to the 2025 Kingshay Dairy Costings Focus report
A dairy farmer in Shropshire has reported significant improvements in calf health and survival after identifying bovine coronavirus in his herd and taking targeted action
Nutrition can help with many of the key challenges associated with the dry period. However, for long-term success it is important to get the basics right first and then build upwards towards the best nutritional approach
Getting colostrum into calves quickly is crucial but getting it to the right place is what counts
While often overlooked, B vitamins play a critical role in dairy nutrition and supporting high yielding cows
Conception rates have improved and hidden transition health issues have been uncovered issues thanks to the use of automated health management technology
Dan and his family own and run the 300-hectare (741-acre) Cockhaise Farm, near Haywards Heath, West Sussex. The farm is home to an organic autumn-calving herd of 240 Holstein and Friesian crosses