Prioritising the health of bobby calves makes transporting them more efficient. Additionally, they must meet requirements for transportation before leaving the farm to keep them comfortable and healthy.

In this episode of Talking Dairy, we explore the Resilient Pastures programme - a new research initiative tackling pasture persistence problems. Hear how farmers, scientists and funders are working together to find lasting, practical solutions.

Senior Regional Policy Advisor

Environmental specialist

Senior Regional Policy Advisor

Senior Policy Advisor

Head of Policy

Senior Policy Advisor

Palm Kernel Extract (PKE) is a by-product from South East Asia's palm oil industry and is mostly used when pasture is scarce, as it has reasonable levels of energy and protein content.

Clinical ketosis is a metabolic disease in cows, occurring when they are in severe negative energy balance, particularly during early lactation and may occur as a secondary condition to other health challenges the cow may be experiencing.

The transition period in a cow's life requires precise feed management to ensure health and optimal milk production. It’s important to set BCS targets, monitor those targets and adjust your feed budget as required, especially pre- and post-calving.

Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) is a bacteria that affects cattle, impacting their health, welfare and productivity. If your farm is affected by M. bovis, there's support available, including financial assistance.

This episode shares practical ways to build high-performing teams, with insights covering leadership, communication, and planning, plus tips on culture, wellbeing and using tools like Workplace 360 to support your people.