After the wet summer and autumn of 2023, many farmers were not able to complete their reseeding as planned, so are looking towards the end of this summer to catch up
With profits under constant pressure, dairy farmers are continuously on the lookout for new technologies and ways of working which will reduce labour requirements, improve productivity and offset the effects of rising costs.
Rearing dairy replacements is the second biggest cost after feed for any dairy farmer so ensuring calves are given the best chance possible to reach their potential is essential.
Ian Cure, of LLM Farm Vets explains how correcting trace element deficiencies by adopting a new method of supplementation has had a major impact on cow and calf health in the beef suckler herd at Myerscough college farm.