Breeding

Michael Eavis is no stranger to the competition, having been a previous winner in 2014, but the Worthy Farm holding has changed considerably in the past decade to the adoption of new technology. Photo: Matt Cardy
12-01 | News

In the running to win prestigious UK dairy competition

Genomic and phenotypic evaluation key indicators of udder health
13-10-2023 | Article

Genomic and phenotypic evaluation key indicators of udder health

World Dairy Expo awards winning cows at international cattle show
06-10-2023 | News

World Dairy Expo awards winning cows at international cattle show

The Grand Champion of the International Junior Holstein Show went to Lin-Max Beemer Sweet Pea, exhibited by Sophie Leach of Linwood, Kan. Reserve Grand Champion honors went to Dappleview Tatoo Ella, exhibited by Tristen Ostrom of Kaukauna, Wis.
04-10-2023 | News

Victory for Sweet Pea at Int’l Junior Holstein Show at World Dairy Expo

The Holstein breed remains the most popular choice, representing just under 78% of dairy sales. The survey also indicated that beef semen sales to the dairy herd have risen to 49%, up 1% on last year. Photo: Mark Pasveer
15-08-2023 | News

UK: substantial increase in the adoption of sexed dairy semen

If too much reliance is placed on using body energy reserves where the feeding level is insufficient or protein is deficient, complications such as weak calf syndrome may arise. Photo: Michel Zoeter
10-08-2023 | Article

Management factors affecting reproductive performance in cows

James Kelso and his dad Mervyn lost their dairy herd in 2022 to bTB. Photos: Chris McCullough
27-07-2023 | News

N. Ireland dairy farm introduces Danish breed after bTB disaster

Cows with a one-point higher score for EnviroCow don’t just produce 10% less methane in their enteric emissions – they also consume 10% less feed and produce a massive 33% higher weight of fat and protein in their lifetime than the average cow. Photo: Peter Roek
28-06-2023 | News

UK milk producers urged to run genetic carbon audits

Researchers have revealed important variations in these chemical markers found attached to DNA that likely influence gene activity in cattle immune systems. Photo: Canva
14-06-2023 | News

Chemical markers on DNA help understanding of cattle immunity

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