Retained foetal membrane is a ‘tip of the iceberg’ condition which can range from mild, to very serious

Grass silage quality has been variable this year and clamps have not been filled to capacity in some regions meaning some producers will now be looking to redress the balance where crops have fallen below expectations

Vet Graham Shepherd says there are some common myths when it comes to colostrum pasteurisation for calf feeding

The use of an ear tag sensor system for cow data collection is helping with the management of Sandy Mitchell’s 1,400-cow herd

Murray Cochrane offers his perspective as a cow classification field officer as he embarks on his 25th year in the role

Research into antimicrobial resistance on dairy farms has uncovered some confirmed cases, and while it is not yet perceived to be a major problem, farmers are being warned to remain vigilant

After making the decision to convert arable acreage to pasture, Sam Roberts is now focused on reducing the environmental footprint of his grass-based suckler beef business

The old adage, ‘if you can't measure it, you can't manage it', is highly appropriate when it comes to weighing routines for youngstock.

Abomasal disorders are an all too common problem in high-yielding adult dairy cows, with left-displacement of the abomasum (LDA) the most frequently reported. Wendy Short reports.

A 90 per cent rate calved within six weeks is currently being achieved by a Leicestershire-based farming couple who started out as new entrants in the late 1990s. Wendy Short reports.