5 August 2020

Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Robotic milking systems are becoming ever more common within the UK and globally
• Whilst production and economic gains are a key reason for robotic milking system uptake, farmers should...

Farming Connect and Marc Jones, farm consultant, discuss the transition from dairy beef calves to beef production.

During this webinar Marc covers the following points:

1. Why dairy beef?
2. Finding the right system for your farm
3. Sourcing, rearing and weaning calves
4. Transition to...

28 July 2020

Dr Cate Williams & Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Rumen fill scoring (RFS) is a basic, visual evaluation technique to monitor feed intake and energy balance in dairy cows.
• Low RFS scores are linked...

Live from Mountjoy, Haverfordwest one of our dairy demonstration farms.
Two exiting projects were discussed from Mountjoy, including:

1. Embracing genomic technology to breed replacement cows
2. Reducing N input through the use of clover

During the live event, a range of experts discussed:

• Developing...

Felicity Rusk a dairy analyst with AHDB presents this webinar on the outlook for the dairy industry in the UK along with current trends and global demand.

She discusses:

• Production forecast for 2020/21
• Consumption trends in dairy
• Possible demand recovery scenarios and impact on...

17 July 2020

Looking after the health and welfare of livestock is a priority for all farmers at all times.    Ignoring early warning signs or letting things slip is simply not an option for any efficient, professionally run...