Welsh dairy farmers hope to unlock the market potential of omega-3 in milk
20 December 2018
Data gathered during a two-year trial involving multiple dairy farms in south west Wales could help grass-based producers harness a market advantage from higher levels of beneficial fatty acids in certain types of milk.
Seimon...
SDCT cuts antibiotic use by a third at Wrexham dairy farm
19 December 2018
A switch from blanket antibiotic treatment at drying off to targeting only cows that need it has cut antibiotic use at a Welsh dairy farm by more than a third.
Drying off has traditionally involved...
Responsible use will help Welsh dairy farmers meet targets on antibiotics
18 December 2018
Welsh dairy farmers face an uncertain future if they ignore warnings of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in their herds.
With growing consumer concern about antibiotics in agriculture and the resulting political pressure to restrict their use...
Organic dairy farmers are “buzzing” to help bumblebees
13 December 2018
Welsh dairy farmers and bumblebees don’t normally crop up in the same context but a group of organic dairy farmers, who market products under the Calon Wen brand, are hoping to change things.
Concerned by...
Good record keeping key to tackling lameness in Welsh dairy herds
29 November 2018
Good record keeping is an important first step in reducing lameness in Welsh dairy herds because it allows farmers to pinpoint the major risk factors in their own herds, advises a vet specialising in cattle lameness...
Cabinet Secretary announces new Animal Health & Welfare and ICT Training Package at the Winter Fair
26 November 2018
“Focusing on the use of the latest knowledge, finding innovative efficient ways of working and continuous professional development are some of the most important and significant contributors to help us ensure our farm businesses continue...
FC - Issue 18
Below is the 18th issue of Farming Connect’s technical publication for farmers and foresters in Wales.
Published bi-monthly, it includes easy to digest facts and figures about a range of technical matters, along with the latest information and research from...