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One of the most common causes of lameness among the UK's dairy herds, sole lesions can have a significant impact on animal health and cow productivity

Ensuring an optimal mineral status across all life stages and lactations is key to reducing the risk of over supplementation in housed herds

As former NFU dairy board chair Michael Oakes embarks on a new challenge in beef, FG's chief reporter Rachael Brown speaks to him about leaving dairy and the future of the sector

All farmers in Wales are now required to comply with the pan-Wales Control of Agricultural Pollution regulations. Those utilising cattle slurry in particular will now be preparing for the closed period, which starts October 15

NFU Scotland vice president Andrew Connon said: "Any changes to this area of the hard-won milk contract legislation have the potential undermine a crucial cornerstone of the regulations around pricing and exclusivity and act against the best interests of dairy farmers"

On average, profits are predicted to rise to £590/cow. That is according to the annual Milk Cost of Production report by Old Mill and the Farm Consultancy Group

Ten dairy farmers in Dumfries and Galloway and two in Ayrshire have been given 12 months' notice

When converting beef housing to a brand-new dairy unit Robert Patton carried out a lot of research to find the technology and infrastructure suitable for his needs. Chris McCullough reports

Muller dairy farmers, who meet the conditions for Müller Advantage will receive a milk price of 40.25ppl from September 1

The 2025 splash plate ban has worried some and inspired others and Callum Fernihough has chosen to get ahead and make best use of slurry by using a trailing shoe applicator