Water: The Invisible Nutrient – Lancashire & Yorkshire Women in Dairy
There are some events where you walk away with a head full of new ideas, and our latest Lancashire & Yorkshire Women in Dairy get-together was exactly that kind of day. Hosted by Dan & Emma White at Wedacre Farm in Gisburn, on a proper scorcher of a morning, the group welcomed Bianca Theeruth, Ruminant […]
Don’t Wait Until Autumn: Why Your Dry Cow Nutrition Plan Starts In July
It might feel like autumn calving is still a way off, but for farms running an autumn block calving system, July is the right time to start thinking about dry cow nutrition. The decisions you make now – and over the coming weeks – will shape how well your cows transition through calving and into the start of lactation. While it’s tempting […]
Understanding Heat Stress in Dairy Cows: Spring/Summer 2026
When we hear the term heat stress, it is often associated with extreme sunshine and high summer temperatures. However, the reality is that dairy cows are highly sensitive to the combined effects of air temperature, humidity, and fluctuating weather conditions. These factors can increase a cow’s core body temperature beyond its natural ability to dissipate […]
Equaliser Cream: Protect Milk Butterfat at Turnout and Optimise Dairy Margins This Spring 2026
Spring turnout is one of the most exciting times in the dairy calendar of some herds. Cows head back to grass, feed costs can reduce, and fresh grazing helps drive performance. But while lush spring grass brings clear benefits, it can also create hidden nutritional challenges that many dairy farmers underestimate. One of the biggest […]
Hydration: Why it Matters & How to Manage it
Water is often the most overlooked nutrient in livestock care, yet it’s absolutely essential for health, productivity, and survival. Whether you’re managing a herd of dairy or beef cattle, or a flock of sheep, maintaining proper hydration is essential for animal welfare and performance. In this blog, we look at the importance of hydration, how […]