Fiber digestibility directly impacts intake and intake directly impacts production. These fundamental nutrition concepts are ...

High-quality red and white clover silages have allowed a Powys sheep farm to shave nearly £2 a head from the purchased feed ...

Irish livestock producers face significant economic uncertainty in 2026 from trade deals and rising costs, alongside managing ...

Tetany isn’t just a spring problem. A recent case in a housed suckler cow has prompted calls for farmers to review mineral ...

Another year draws to a close and it’s time to reflect on what has been a pretty tough slog here at Kennieshillock. After a great spring, ...

Buyers need to know their full costs before purchasing stock, particularly in the current climate, writes Brian Reidy ...

Aidan Brennan says now is the time to take soil samples where there is a requirement under nutrient management plans.

Livestock farmers are turning to a new mix of fodder seed varieties they believe could help double milk production, even in the middle of drought.

This Iowa operation's meticulous approach to genetics, herd health, nutrition and milk components turns every detail into a ...

Perfectly balanced. Not too coarse, not too fine…what is just the right particle size for a lactating dairy cow?

People who know me will know I’d be the first person to extol the virtues of outwintering cattle in a well-managed system. I ...

After 5 years of development and testing, Lely’s fully electric Exos robot is now in use on 25 dairy farms, mostly in the ...