Beef
After such a dry and warm week, the rainfall this week may create the perfect environment for lungworm development.
Dairy
The poor spring has lead to a lot of farms still having calves housed despite weaning taking place a number of weeks ago.
New research has found that dairy calves which are fed less complete tasks faster and remember more in pursuit of milk, but miss out on play.
N.Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has issued a final call for views on mandatory electronic IDs for calves.
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has confirmed that the number of bluetongue cases in Britain has risen to 284.
The next couple of weeks are crucial in getting prepared for the arrival of calves for autumn...
Farmer reports and the word on the ground is that many are seeing increased cases of summer scour syndrome in calves this year
Going from a period of severe heat to a period of rain in a matter of a few days suits the likes of stomach and lungworm down to the ground
Many calves are out grazing at the moment, and they can all seem fit and healthy before suddenly taking a turn to summer scour syndrome
Heifer calf targets must not be forgotten amid breeding and silage, as many calves are still only getting used to grazing fresh grass
Four in five UK dairy farmers have experienced cryptosporidiosis in their herds, with significant financial and welfare implications
Rural Life
Farmer and internet sensation, Philip Stewart, aka ‘Farmer Phil’, has introduced calf enrichment on his Longford farm - space hoppers.
NFU Mutual is urging dog owners visiting the countryside this Easter to keep their pets on the lead...
Cryptosporidiosis, also known as crypto, was one of the most common diagnosis in carcasses submitted to the APHA in Great Britain last year.
Identifying sick calves this spring is vital for early treatment to get calves back on track and...
Farmer Barry Mulgrew from Killeeshil, Co. Tyrone “couldn’t believe” his luck this...
The majority of the herd will now have calves on the ground which means the risk of calf scour in the calf shed increases.
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Ashgate Hospice in Derbyshire welcomed twin calves last Friday, bringing joy to the patients receiving end of life and palliative care
This year's National Youngstock Conference will focus on cattle breeding, nutrition and health, the...
Agri-Business
MSD Animal Health is urging dairy managers to ensure post-weaned calves receive the same level of care as other animals to prevent disease.
Research is still ongoing around the relatively new condition of summer scour syndrome, with many...
As calves have been slowly getting out to pasture in recent weeks, it is important to protect them...
