Dairy
With 2025 drawing to a close, it’s time to put a lameness control plan in place for 2026 that will help boost animal welfare on the farm.
With cows now in for winter housing and farm roadways quieting down, it is time to address any issues with cow flow.
Most cows will be served by now, meaning that the pit of the parlour will be where most time is spent over the next few weeks.
As we move into May, roadways and surfaces need to be maintained to ensure that cow’s heat activity is not limited by lameness.
N.Ireland
Now that the grazing season is coming to an end, farmers are closing off paddocks, investing in...
A good milking routine is hugely important, particularly when it comes to milking efficiency and...
The footbathing of cows is an important management tool to prevent issues like...
