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Use of genomic testing in UK dairy herds soars to new heights
The use of genomic testing in UK dairy herds has soared to new heights, with a record 112,507 new females evaluated in 2024, a 19% rise compared to…
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Arla and Muller hold milk prices for February 2025
Arla's February 2025 price for its British farmer suppliers will remain the same for both conventional and organic milk, the co-op has confirmed. The…
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First Milk announces unchanged milk price for March
UK-based dairy processor First Milk has announced that its milk price will remain unchanged for March. The move means its milk price on a…
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Autonomous detection system reduces lameness four-fold, study says
Cows monitored by an autonomous detection system can see up to four times fewer incidences of lameness compared to animals monitored by humans…
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Use of antibiotics on UK dairy farms falls by fifth since 2020
The use of antibiotics on UK dairy farms has fallen by almost a fifth within the past five years, according to an annual report. Based on data from…
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Concerns raised over continued fall in Scottish dairy herd numbers
The Scottish dairy sector has raised concerns over the continued decline in herd numbers, with the latest figures showing a fall of 23% over the last…
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Strategy improving dairy calf welfare marks major successes
Dairy farmers have significantly reduced the number of pure-bred dairy bull calves being born on their farms, according to a GB Dairy Calf Strategy…
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Bovine TB outbreaks causing 'serious human impacts'
A new report has put in the spotlight the devastating impacts that bovine tuberculosis (bTB) has on UK farmers’ health and wellbeing. The report…
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Thirty dairy farms to work with First Milk to improve water infiltration
Thirty dairy farmers across Wales are set to work with First Milk and Nestlé to reduce soil compaction and improve water infiltration on their land…
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Defra relaxes bluetongue restrictions amid 'very low risk' period
Defra has announced that the UK is now in a 'very low risk' period for bluetongue virus following the confirmation of 200 cases over the past year…
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