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Word ‘milk’ banned for use in branding of plant-based products

Word ‘milk’ banned for use in branding of plant-based products

Producers using the term ‘milk’ to market purely plant-based products have been forced to rebrand.
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What does the clean-air strategy translate to on British dairy farms?

What does the clean-air strategy translate to on British dairy farms?

13 Nov 201910:30
With ambitious targets for the dairy industry laid out in Defra’s January-launched clean air strategy, farmers were offered some practical tips around what this could mean on-farm.
AdvicedairyDairy Farmerfarm lifelivestockNutritionTechnologyWelfare
Halloween and Bonfire Night ‘should be capitalised on’ by food industry

Halloween and Bonfire Night ‘should be capitalised on’ by food industry

28 Oct 201911:44
Research by AHDB said the importance of events was evident, with Halloween and Bonfire Night spend levels set to increase £1.2bn and £1.1bn respectively.
BeefBusinessfarm lifelivestockNutritionPig
SAC calls for vigilance with grass staggers cases on the rise

SAC calls for vigilance with grass staggers cases on the rise

21 Oct 201911:41
POOR weather conditions, lush grass growth and high potash levels are being blamed for a recent spike in hypomagnesemia cases in beef cattle.
BeefdairyGrasslandlivestockNutritionShows & Sales
New adjustable extension from BvL reduces spills during mixing

New adjustable extension from BvL reduces spills during mixing

04 Oct 201913:56
Designed to prevent feed ingredients from spilling over the sides of its mixing wagons during mixing, BvL has created a clever hydraulic extension system.
EquipmentlivestockMachineryNew productsNutritionTechnology
Water treatment technology to improve calf health on trial

Water treatment technology to improve calf health on trial

06 Sep 201910:30
Investment has been doubled for further tests on a new water treatment technology, which claims it could improve calf health and therefore reduce the need for antibiotic treatments.
dairyDairy FarmerlivestockNutritionTechnologyWelfare
Summer block calving fail-safe for Gloucestershire farmers

Summer block calving fail-safe for Gloucestershire farmers

17 Jul 201913:22
Although unconventional, a summer-block calving system looks to maximise milk from forage as well as milk price at Whitley Court Farm, Gloucestershire.
BusinessdairyDairy Farmerfarm lifeGrasslandlivestockNutrition
Getting fibre levels right is crucial: UK research into feeding fibre

Getting fibre levels right is crucial: UK research into feeding fibre

12 Jul 201909:43
With current research around feeding functional fibre in the dairy cow ration largely based on US studies, Hannah Park finds out more about recent UK-based research.
AdvicedairyDairy FarmerlivestockNutrition
Challenges and opportunities: A closer look at first cut silage analysis

Challenges and opportunities: A closer look at first cut silage analysis

12 Jul 201906:00
With over 650 samples now analysed, Trouw Nutrition GB say the picture for first cuts has been influenced by cutting date, suggesting some specific challenges and opportunities. 
dairylivestockNutrition
Be vigilant, Ragwort is on the up

Be vigilant, Ragwort is on the up

16 Jun 201909:33
There are calls for farmers and horse owners to be extra vigilant in light of a 20 per cent increase in reports of Ragwort between 2016 and 2018.
BeefdairyGrasslandlivestockNutritionPigpoultrysheepShows & SalesWelfare
Right conditions key for multi-cut grass

Right conditions key for multi-cut grass

05 Jun 201915:10
For producers looking to drive milk production from forage, having high quality, palatable silage stocks is key.
AdviceBeefdairyDairy FarmerGrasslandlivestockNutritionsheep
Plant extracts could replace antibiotics in animal feed, study finds

Plant extracts could replace antibiotics in animal feed, study finds

01 Mar 201905:00
The value plant extracts hold, specifically daffodils, as an alternative to antibiotics in animal feed is been investigated.
AdviceBeefdairylivestockNutritionsheepWelfare
Maize for feed & energy: Clamp analysis crucial

Maize for feed & energy: Clamp analysis crucial

27 Feb 201916:00
Analysis and understanding of nutritional characteristics will be vital to ensure producers are getting the most from their maize clamps this year.
dairylivestockNutrition
Maize for feed & energy: Getting maize off to a flying start

Maize for feed & energy: Getting maize off to a flying start

27 Feb 201915:21
While maize is generally an easy crop to grow, loss of a key bird repellent active ingredient next year could pose a challenge.
AdviceAgronomyarableCrop protectiondairylivestockNutrient ManagementNutrition
Target ration starch and protein levels by breed to avoid costly penalties

Target ration starch and protein levels by breed to avoid costly penalties

30 Nov 201810:09
RESEARCH by AHDB concluded that up to 45 per cent of prime cattle slaughtered in the UK may not be meeting processor specifications, this amounted to an estimated £38 million of penalties deducted in 2017.
BeeflivestockNutrition

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