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Good hygiene and colostrum management are the corner stones of controlling cryptosporidiosis infections in calves.

The out-wintering of livestock on fodder crops has long been a wintering strategy used by beef and sheep enterprises. But as winter housing costs are looming and silage rations are being opened, fodder crops may also be an option for dairy systems.

When abortions occur, it is important to understand what is causing them and how these problems can be avoided.

At an AHDB calf management meeting, vet Ali Haggarty discussed the importance of rumen development in achieving a successful weaning process. Katie Fallon reports.

An effective lighting system can have several positive physiological effects on herd performance, including increased milk yield and improved fertility.

Come rain or shine, exhibitors turned out quality stock across two very different days at Westmorland County Show.

The grazing of ewes on red clover swards around tupping time has long been ill advised due to concern about negative impacts on fertility, but research demonstrates this should not always be the case.

Renowned dairy breeder and judge Paul Harrison, from Northumberland, heads to this year’s Dairy Show to judge the Dairy Shorthorn classes for the first time. Katie Fallon finds out more about his history and success within the industry.

Lupins are the only plant protein which will replicate the protein quality of soya, said industry experts on a recent AHDB webinar. Katie Fallon reports.

Teaser rams can be an effective way of compacting your lambing period, however making sure they are used correctly and kept in optimum condition, is key to success, according to Rhys Hopkins of Paragon Vets, Cumbria. Katie Fallon reports.