Identifying and addressing lameness pinch points as part of a structured review has helped one dairy farming family reduce cases by almost half. Find out more about the Lewis family and read the step by step process. ➡️
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We're proud to support #GBBW24 !🥩🇬🇧

Data from the British Cattle Movement Service tells us that in 2023, 2.28 million cattle were used for beef in Great Britain.

Around 52% of these animals came from dairy herds, showing that dairy-beef is a growing part of the UK beef market.

One that's relevant to you all! AHDB Beef & Lamb AHDB Dairy AHDB Cereals

Shropshire Buitelaar event Marc Jones Hefin Richards Edward Riley Phil Christopher

Regen grazing ✅
Herbal Leys ✅
Livestock in Arable ✅
Additional income streams ✅

Info & book ahdb.org.uk/events/buitela…

We're launching three Strategic Dairy Farms in May!

Wolfhall Farm, Curtis Hulme Farm and Rough Grounds Farm are hosting their first on-farm meetings as an AHDB Strategic Dairy Farm.

Find out more online: ow.ly/QXan50Rp4un

Excited to kick off #GreatBritishBeefWeek24 campaign!🐮

AHDB team challenged me to cook something special for the occasion to fit in with the 'roast beef reimagined' theme so I've gone for a tasty tapenade roast beef. What do you think? Would you give it a go?😁

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Have you listened to our latest podcast yet? 🎙️

'Using genomics to improve dairy herds' explores heritability traits, health traits, fertility, genomic testing and the Profitable Lifetime Index. 🐄🧬

🎧 Listen to the full episode: ow.ly/o81B50RjHLR

Curious about the world of dairy genomics? 🐄🧬

Join Knowledge Exchange Manager Alan McFadzean, strategic dairy farmer John Bailey, and veterinary surgeon Dr Neil Eastham to find out how they embrace tools like the Profitable Lifetime Index (PLI).

🎧: ow.ly/PJ9F50RjHbp

This week’s Top 10 newly evaluated genomic Holstein females 🐄

👀Take a look at the complete Top 1000 to see where these rank: ow.ly/Kt5p50RmrXG

The latest overview of dairy markets is available now on our website!

🥛 Milk production
🐄 Cow numbers
📈 Wholesale markets
📊 Farmgate milk prices
🧯 Input costs

To read the full review visit: ow.ly/AwKb50RlTSn

Today we are at Think Dairy Careers Expo in Carlisle!

This event is aimed at young people looking to forge careers in the dairy industry.

Alan McFadzean spoke to Shauna from Willow Tree Farm in North Yorkshire about her career path into agriculture 👉 youtu.be/-oLqFXdLwc4

For farmers who have managed to achieve grazing earlier in the season, some 2nd rotation re-growths will soon be ready to graze - if these were poached in the first grazing, avoid damaging them a second time where possible. AHDB HCC QMS

You can now apply for an Animal Health & Welfare grant through the Farming Equipment & Technology Fund.

3 types of grants are on offer to help you buy equipment or technology to:
✔improve productivity
🐄manage slurry
⬆improve animal health & welfare

Applications close 1 May!

❗Lancashire area❗
Don't miss out on this insightful event 👇

Excellent Dairy Celts discussion group meeting yesterday facilitated by @AHDB_dairy with Luppo Diepenbroek at Broomhill on all things cow nutrition and grassland management. Many thanks for sharing your expertise. Always learning… #dairy First Milk

This week’s Top 10 newly evaluated genomic Holstein females 🐄

👉Take a look at the complete Top 1000 to see where these rank: ow.ly/yAnw50Rh3zQ

Poor mental health is a hidden danger to the agricultural industry⚠️🧠.

When facing challenges, remember that you're not alone.

Listen to our podcasts...
💷Your health is your wealth: ow.ly/Rb4W50RcnPR
⚖️Supporting a work-life balance: ow.ly/JX9W50RcnPS

AHDB is pleased to welcome Richard Hampton as its International Trade Development Director. His experience will continue to strengthen partnerships with industry and government and optimise global growth opportunities on behalf of levy payers.🌍

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Fantastic day in Lockerbie for our 'Turn out for Magic Day' event! 🌾

An insightful discussion from Graise Consultancy/Andre🌱🌿 about the specific Scottish challenges.

Move over ‘Got Milk?’ (remember those ads?!), there’s a new campaign in town… and we love it!

Anyone else suddenly fancy a glass of milk? 🥛🥛😍

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#TeamDairy AHDB

Next week, Caulston Farm will be hosting their Strategic Dairy Farm launch.

🕡Tuesday 16 April 2024, 10:00am - 2:30pm
📍South Hams, Devon
🐄650 KiwiCross cows on a spring block-calving system.

Register online: ow.ly/x2oP50Rc5pw