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Jennifer Jones, 26, works as a vet in the Scottish Borders and lives in Peebles.

The post-emergence herbicide bentazone is facing deregulation if growers do not start acting to reduce leaching into ground and surface water, BASF has warned.

In high yielding herds, fertility can be compromised due to issues around ‘silent heats’, but there are options available to help combat this. Dairy Farmer reports.

The setting of thresholds for medication usage and disease management will help milk producers to get the most out of their relationship with the farm vet, says Owen Atkinson of Cheshire-based Dairy Veterinary Consultancy.

Mark Richardson sees positive signs.

I have been able to progress though a number of roles since joining the business in 2006 and now in my roles as ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian Head of Livestock and Editor of Dairy Farmer I have a great variety to my job.

The setting of thresholds for medication usage and disease management will help milk producers to get the most out of their relationship with the farm vet, says Owen Atkinson of Cheshire-based Dairy Veterinary Consultancy.

I feel that so much pressure is put on young people not to make the wrong choice with their career, but hopefully you can see from my story that all experience counts, especially in an industry like agriculture which is continually striving to reflect, adapt, learn, and improve.

Working within the agriculture sector means you are constantly moving and have to adapt to change so quickly. It’s fun but but it’s not just about muck on wellies, there are so many areas to explore. The opportunities are endless. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough.