Our very successful cattle lameness 3 day workshop is back! To book or for any queries / further info please contact Zoe, Nick or Roger on the details below.

**SAVE THE DATE** CLA Conference. 20 June, Crewkerne We are thrilled to have Prof. Nigel Cook join us as our Key Note Speaker. Prof. Cook has spent over two decades examining the impact of the environment on the well-being of dairy cattle. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW!#cattlelameness

1 key point from #transitioncow meetings this month was to keep DMI's consistent over this period. Dirty water reduces DMIs - keeping water clean really matters! #transitioncows #drycows #AdvancedNutrition #healthycows #drymatterintakes #consistency

Finally saw Dr Alex Bach speak in the flesh! Lots of pointers to take away from yesterdays session. Ideal crude protein of CMR 22.8 - 25%. Recommended a fat content of 22% or higher. CMR lower in fat tend to contain more lactose, which increases insulin production. #teamcalf

What have we learned after 20 years of footbath research? ✔️Copper sulfate works ✔️Footbaths are effective in controlling DD ✔️Automation can help with consistency Read more in this Progressive Dairy article conta.cc/3IRzqVs

Toe necrosis is the typical sign of over-trimming! It appears way too often when the trimming team does not follow correct procedures. Many online videos are bad examples of trimming. Only proper education and in-field experience will provide results. #NoLamenessTolerance

🇦🇷Buenos Aires grains exchange cuts output of #soybeans in #Argentina to 25 million tonnes from 29 million previously, and #corn to 36 million from 37.5 million. Late last year, BA originally predicted the soy crop at 48 mmt and corn at 50 mmt.

Colostrum - 4L in 1st feed followed by another 2L within 12 hours. Milk - high fat, 100% dairy protein fed at 8L/d with a 3 week wean to encourage starter intake. Straw, water and quality starter feed provided from day 1. Healthy, happy, well-developed heifers 🐄🐄 #teamcalf

Government policy is too heavily weighted in delivering for the environment almost at the cost of food production, NFU president Minette Batters has told a House of Lords horticultural sector committee fwi.co.uk/news/horticult…

This month in British Dairying Dylan Pinker talks about optimising AMS efficiency at Merrivale Farm. You can read the full article here:- arn-ltd.com/newsroom/lates… #AMS #roboticmilking #AdvancedRobot

As someone who has studied environmental science, I am so tired of hearing that cow farts are causing climate change. The public are misinformed because they are fed their “science” from news headlines. Here are some facts based on real science. Greenhouse gases are: Carbon

On the lookout for clamp silage in the Glos/Wilts area. Not huge amounts. Any help much appreciated

Nearly 40% of housed cattle in the UK could be affected by lameness! How are you tackling lameness prevention? Why not take a look at our Advanced Mobility division... arn-ltd.com/how-we-can-hel… #lamenessprevention #cowmobility #healthycows #productivecows

Lame cows in robot herds are a bottleneck. A strategically placed footbath and frequent use can improve hoof health in AMS herds. farmprogress.com/dairy-cattle/f….

BBC News (UK) this article is NOT correct! All supermarkets and processors have cut the price paid to farmers, some by as much as 12ppl over the last 4 months!!! Don’t let supermarkets spin a yarn! National Farmers' Union AHDB Dairy #backbritishfarming

Retailers being deeply disingenuous in claiming farmers aren’t funding this. Average farm gate milk price has ⬇️ by >10ppl in recent weeks to 39.5ppl. The average cost of production is 43.5ppl. The supply chain & government need to do the maths Thérèse Coffey.

Global Dairy Trade Event 330 concluded with the GDT Price Index up 3.2% Key Results AMF index up 4.7%, average price US$4,981/MT Butter index up 4.9%, average price US$4,821/MT Ched index up 5.7%, average price US$4,411/MT LAC index not available, average price not available

🚨 BREAKING: Arla dropped as Sainsbury's milk supplier 🚨 Dairy cooperative Arla will no longer supply supermarket Sainsbury’s own label dairy liquid milk from February 2024. bit.ly/43LnYnQ

When Analyzing (CHDL) lameness records it is important looking after the 95% (SU,WL,TU,TS) to make management and trimming schedule adjustments. First graph shows all lesion, second the first lesion of lactation. This is proof that lesion can happen again. #DetailedbyMmmooOgle

Join us, Advanced Ruminant Nutrition and Priory Vets to understand the benefits a comprehensive, proactive transition management strategy can have on optimising your herd’s potential. Register for the workshop in Wigtownshire on 17 October: bit.ly/48EHQLW