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The benefits of raising dairy calves together

From disease prevention to increased growth rates, housing dairy calves together can benefit both your herd and your farming business as a whole.

#SpeakUpBeHerd: Live well, work well – FarmWell

Our #SpeakUpBeHerd series in collaboration with the Farming Community Network continues, with FCN's Alex Phillimore explaining how beneficial medium and long-term farming business planning can be - and, importantly, what support is available.

Understanding contributions to a year of rising feed prices for dairy

Top tips to improve early lactation performance

Successful early lactation is key to improving your overall yield and efficiency while also maintaining the health and wellbeing of your cows. Although this transition period can be challenging for your herd.

Are happy dairy cows more productive?

What can you do to enhance the happiness of your dairy herd? And will it have any effect on milk yield? The research may surprise you.

What does it take to become a successful dairy farmer?

What does it take to become a successful dairy farmer? We spoke to two experts to find out.

Flipping Fantastic Farmers: The History of the Pancake

This Pancake Day, we are looking into the story behind the pancake and celebrating the vital role that you, the farmers, play in putting these sweet treats on our tables.

How to maintain a healthy rumen in dairy cows - tips for every season

The cornerstone of dairy cow wellbeing is maintaining a fully functional rumen - a vital part of the cow's digestive system. Let's break this down according to each season of the year and give you timely tips for each season...

Quality in, quality out: how to get peak productivity from your dairy

Low milk yields are incredibly frustrating. But taking a holistic approach to cow welfare - from body condition to nutrition - will help to make sure your dairy herd is as productive as possible.

The extremes of dairy farming explored

We had a chat with our well-traveled, Global Technical Manager here at Volac Wilmar Feed Ingredients – Dr. Richard Kirkland, to pick his brains on the challenges of dairy farming in some of the more extreme climates around the globe.