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The cows graze from April to October. Initially, only during the day, when there is sufficient grass growth they graze day and night, with a TMR support for evening milking. Photo: Robert Bodde
09-06 | Article

Dairy farmer in Scotland keeps costs low but uncertain about succession

Andrew Jardine, with wife Suzanne, son Howie, 12 and daughter Tilly, 10. Photos: Andrew Jardine
23-05-2024 | Article

Scotland: Successfully converting tenant farm into a dairy unit

Research by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) Professors Raphael Mrode and Mike Coffey has enabled them to identify economically important traits and implement genomic approaches that lead to healthier cows with higher milk production. Photo: Canva
01-05-2024 | News

First genomic index for crossbred cows boosting dairy in Africa

With antimicrobial resistance posing a major threat to global health, understanding how antimicrobials are used on dairy holdings and stakeholder positions are crucial in ensuring responsible use to tackle the emergence of AMR. Photo: Canva
31-05-2023 | News

Antimicrobial use and resistance in Scottish dairy herds

The Scottish industry is finding innovative routes to market in order for Scotland to benefit from the demand for milk in countries such as Southern Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa. Photo: Shutterstock
16-04-2021 | Article

Scotland’s dairy sector rising to the top

Photo: Ruud Ploeg
15-12-2020 | Article

Soya alternatives in dairy rations