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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.

Evidence based and targeted mineral supplementation is essential to get a flock’s trace elements right. Katie Fallon reports.

Higher milk yields have led to a gradual increase in twin pregnancies among UK dairy herds. Andy Hayton, of Sandstone Vets Group, explains the associated risks and how twin pregnancies can be managed for better results post-calving. Katie Fallon reports.

With escalating fertiliser costs and the prospect of tight feed ingredient markets next winter, the importance of maximising feed output from your own resources will remain a priority for dairy farmers. Íæż½ã½ã reports.

Research has shown even pasture fed cows are short of beta carotene at some point during the breeding cycle.

Good silage will be key to making the most of good milk prices in the face of high fertiliser and feed costs.

Lallemand’s animal nutrition guide ‘Forward with Fibre’ is designed to help farmers improve their fibre utilisation in diets. Ellie Layton highlights some key points.

Serious livestock accidents and illness can, and do, happen. So what should producers do in emergency situations to secure the best possible outcome for the animal? Olivia Cooper finds out.

With input costs skyrocketing, looking at alternative home-grown protein sources could help bolster ruminant rations while reducing the reliance on purchased feeds. Íæż½ã½ã reports.

While many farmers perceive lungworm in cattle to be an autumn disease – simply because the tell-tale cough from husk tends to peak late in the grazing season – the reality is early spring is the time to be thinking about better disease control, says vet Emily Linton.