Addressing Cattle Lameness - 20/11/2018
Good hoof health is an essential component of a productive herd, and lameness is one of the most significant welfare and productivity issues affecting dairy cattle. Cow health and production specialist Sara Pedersen discusses key points...
Vet teams up with Farming Connect to help farmers tackle lameness
7 November 2018
A vet with expert knowledge in cattle lameness is to lead a series of Farming Connect events designed to help Welsh farmers address foot health in their own herds.
An industry focus on lameness has led...
Alternative bedding options
8 October 2018
Bedding can be a considerable overhead on dairy systems but price alone must not dictate the material of choice.
Alternative beddings ranging from paper and sawdust to sand and woodchip are being used successfully on Welsh...
FC - Issue 17
Below is the 17th issue of Farming Connect’s technical publication for farmers and foresters in Wales.
Published bi-monthly, it includes easy to digest facts and figures about a range of technical matters, along with the latest information and research from...
Focus Site Project Update - Rhug Estate, Corwen
25 September 2018
The new cattle EID system has now been installed at Rhug, a Farming Connect focus site in Corwen. As it is installed within the existing cattle handling system, the new system allows for basic data to...
Feeding livestock effectively this winter following the recent drought conditions and forage shortages
20 September 2018
Assessing silage stocks on a dry matter (DM) basis and using the same technique to cost bought-in feeds is a reliable and cost effective approach for making up forage shortfalls, according to an independent ruminant...