UK Dairy Day is the UK’s leading free-to-attend dairy event at The Telford International Centre in Telford, TF3 4JH on Wednesday 16th September 2026. UK Dairy Day is an event for anyone connected to the dairy industry UK Dairy Day is an event for anyone connected to the dairy industry providing an opportunity to network, share knowledge, learn and most importantly, do business. Visitor entry is free [...]

One of the most important dates in the UK dairy calendar, The Dairy Show is a must-attend event for dairy professionals. Join us on Wednesday 7 October at the Bath & West Showground, the West of England’s premier venue for agricultural and industry events.

Mark your calendars for AgriScot 2026! 18th November at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB. AgriScot, now widely regarded as one of the premier events in UK agriculture, hosts over 240 trade and exhibitor stands, seminars and workshops, dairy cattle classes, a beef technical demonstration and the AgriScot Farm Business Awards. Farmers, farm […]

The Royal Welsh Winter Fair 2026 will take place on Monday 30th November and Tuesday 1st December at the Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys. LD2 3SY Enjoy two fun-filled days of competitions, festivities and Christmas shopping. There will be over 350 trade stands on offer throughout the showground and hundreds of competitions held throughout […]

Explore how the calf gut transforms from monogastric to ruminant, and why early starter feed, VFAs and microbiome colonisation are key to rumen growth, health and performance.

Colostrum remains the calf’s first line of defence. High immunoglobulin (IgG) levels are critical, but achieving and maintaining them depends on multiple factors, including dry cow nutrition, timing of collection, storage temperature, and hygiene.

Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a notifiable viral disease in cattle and water buffalo, spread mainly by biting insects. While it poses no risk to humans, LSD can cause severe economic losses through reduced milk production, trade restrictions, and cattle deaths. Learn about its symptoms, prevention, and control measures.

Once-a-day (OAD) milk feeding is not just a labour-saving method suitable for healthy calves from 28 days of age, this system also promotes earlier rumen development, prepares calves for weaning and makes more time for calf husbandry.

Flies can cause serious stress, disease, and productivity loss in young calves during the summer months. This guide covers effective fly control for calves using hygiene, traps, and natural solutions like garlic supplementation to help protect your youngstock and maintain animal health.

Maintaining colostrum hygiene in robotic milking systems is vital for calf health and immune development. This article explores the risks of bacterial contamination, highlights research findings, and offers best practices for collecting and storing colostrum and transition milk in automated dairy operations.