Articles
It’s all in the nose
Scientists found the temperature of the cows’ noses fell when they were in a relaxed state. Cow’s nose temperature offers...
Abattoir approved for non-stun slaughter
The Food Standards Agency approved Cig Menai Cymru, an abattoir in Caernarfon, to carry out slaughter without pre-stunning. FSA approves Welsh...
E-petition calls for minimum milk price
Milk prices have fallen rapidly over the past six months. Dairy farmers ‘in crisis’ due to toppling prices A government...
BVA urges APHA for tender timetable
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has written to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) insisting for clarification on the...
Time for a common sense approach to dairy cow behaviour
This article discusses some of the behavioural characteristics of domesticated dairy cows kept in various systems, and compares those against...
Improving flock performance by reviewing the production year
When your clients' ewes are pregnant during the winter months, it is a good time to review the flock's overall...
