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Pirbright grants licence for new foot-and-mouth disease vaccine
The new vaccine is more stable than current foot-and-mouth disease vaccines.
Attention to detail when opening clamp key to minimising feed waste
Farmers are being encouraged to pay close attention to detail when opening the clamp to minimise feed waste, maximise cow performance and bolster the bottom line.
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New vaccine to help tackle Mycoplasma Bovis
A new import vaccine could offer a cost-effective option to protect against Mycoplasma Bovis, with trials now under way on four dairy farms.
British sourced options will help offset the high cost of protein
Consider alternative feeding strategies to reduce the cost of rations.
Watch out for surge of headflies from mid-July
Farmers are warned to look out for the annual emergence of head flies (Hydrotaea irritans) from around mid-July, as these are a major source of annoyance for pastured cattle.
Overcome butterfat drops
Buffer feeding a TMR could help overcome butterfat drops during the grazing season.
Initiative launched to get British bees buzzing
Farmer-owned dairy cooperative launches Project Pollinator as part of Arla UK 360 research and development programme.
