holstein

We've been offered some grazing by a family member, but they've advised that we vaccinate for Blackleg. Having done some research I find this mostly affects beef breeds during high growth periods, and is triggered by low oxygen conditions in muscles activating the bacteria in question, so I'm...

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/04/british-farmers-want-basic-income-to-cope-with-post-brexit-struggles

Thinking of fattening some bulls from dairy cows What’s achievable with Angus bull calves from good sized Holstein cows? If done intensively how fast can they be away? And at what cost ? Would be able to grow all the bedding needed and the dung from this would be beneficial to the wider business.

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland The latest sales figures are confirming a continuing and strong demand for quality, sexed dairy semen in Northern Ireland. According to AI Services’ Ivan Minford, this reflects the needs of milk producers with year-round calving herds to maintain a...

This cow calved a few days ago and its the third year she has had twins, can't be to common ? I can't remember having one have twins 2 years in a row before this one

Please may I ask about pure Jersey breed versus Jersey Crossbreeds, (with Holstein Friesian etc) overall performance? Any major differences? Thankyou.

Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland The Borderway UK Dairy Expo returned on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16 with the interbreed champion going to MAG Pandor exhibited by Laird Family and Ferme Blondin. This annual expo was held at Borderway Mart, Carlisle and has become a key...

Hi. How much silage would I need for 200 holstein cows housed all year round. I know there are variables whole crop, maize and other feeds just would like a rough figure thanks

https://newsroom.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/news/substantial-fines-for-farmers-who-knowingly-kept-cattle-with-bovine-tb-reactors-on-farm Read the article. It brings the dairy industry into disrepute and in my opinion they should have substantial jail time as well as confiscation of assets on top of...

As part of my final year project. I am researching “understanding the performance of cows in a milking herd based on EBI”. I would appreciate it if you could take 5 minutes of your time to fill out an online survey. Please find attached the link below...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Dairy farmers in Northern Ireland are confirming high conception rates in cows and heifers that are due to calve later in the autumn. This is despite issues relating to silage quality on many farms. Semex sales manager for Northern Ireland, John Berry...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland VetSalus has appointed Katrine Lawaetz, former chair for VetSalus Scandinavia, as its new chair. The veterinary consultancy said Lawaetz is highly qualified and an experienced veterinarian with a background in veterinary practice with a focus on...

Firstly, sorry I keep disappearing on here without replying, particularly to those who have sent messages, I do appreciate it, Im just not up to speaking to anyone at the moment, I will get back to you at some point but it may take a while, sorry Anyway, everyone around me is pushing for me to...

As the title suggest considering going down this route with the cattle. Mega simple system, no breeding stock, one stock class. 12 month old bought in 400kgish animals, groups of 40 grazed from March to November on good free draining ground. Fresh cell every day, grazing herbal lays, no corn...

Written by Stella Meehan from Agriland Co. Louth farmer Niall Matthews has been re-elected as chairperson of Lakeland Dairies. Niall Matthews was first elected to his role February 2021. He farms at Tully, Co. Louth, in partnership with his wife Juana, with their son and two daughters. He...

Does many of you use cattle boluses on yoyr cows? Looking about doing it to help boost fertility. Red a few bit on the net there and some suggest using boluses containing beta carotene but cant find many products for sale that have it on a quick google search, find it odd that alk trace dont...

No sh1t Sherlock, but at least people are noticing the truth at long last. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/diet/nutrition/full-fat-milk-dairy-better-for-us-all-along/

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland A fully-equipped Cumbrian dairy farm with a five-bedroom farmhouse has been brought to the market by GSC Grays for £4.9 million. Low Abbey Farm, located in Eden Valley near Penrith, has Grade 3 arable land, permanent grassland and woodland...

As part of my BSc (Hons) Agriculture degree at Harper Adams University, I am undertaking research to find out dairy farmer opinions on optimal herd life for dairy cows. If you are a dairy farmer within the UK, I would be grateful if you could spare 5-10 minutes to complete my survey. Thank You...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Bisterne Farm has been crowned the winner of the 2023 NMR RABDF Gold Cup award with its crossbred, low input, grass-based herd. Bisterne Farms’ contract farmer George Brown and herdsman James Dunning The farm, based in Ringwood, Hampshire, was...