Attention to detail and consistency are the keys to success with calves, according to consultant vet Tommy Heffernan. It ...

A crucial byproduct of the cattle and dairy industry could hold the secret to some extra income, or at least some boosts to ...

Beef and dairy farmers are being encouraged to develop calf hygiene protocols as part of efforts to prevent scours in their ...

A crucial byproduct of the cattle and dairy industry could hold the secret to some extra income, or at least some boosts to the immune system, according to online influencers. Eliza is a ...

STOMACH tubing calves is a skill all farmers should possess, as it is often required to supplement calves with colostrum or to supplement ill ...

Following on from the last article on trace elements and mineral management, let’s have a look at implementing pre-calving vaccination protocols and why these can improve colostrum quality, calf ...

Getting six or seven hours of sleep will mean more work is done during the day and better decisions are made. The vast majority of cows will calve fine by themselves anyway. The weather forecast is ...

Two colostrum samples from the same farm may look identical, but the immunoglobulin concentration can vary significantly.

Dairy-beef cross calves are vulnerable to bovine respiratory disease (BRD). Understanding triggers and management strategies ...

A recent letter to the editor (“Honor motherhood and reconsider cow’s milk,” May 7 Leader) on the dairy industry causes a great deal of concern. There were numerous false statements over the ...