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Led by Professor Andrew Dowsey, from Bristol Veterinary School, the study plans to use AI to monitor social interactions of cattle around early detection of mastitis and lameness. Photo: Canva

15-09 | News

Developments in deep learning and AI to combat mastitis

Researchers have developed a new method of detecting the disease through linking data from the analysis of a cow’s milk with other information about the cow to predict future progression in the animal’s health. Photo: Canva

13-09 | Article

Detecting ketosis: A time-saving method

A recent survey by the National Farmers’ Union found that almost 10% of dairy producers are likely to stop producing milk by 2025, with smallest producers – those that produce less than 1m litres a year - being the hardest hit. Photo: Canva

12-09 | News

UK dairy producers quit as financial situation worsens

Over the last year Sainsbury’s have paid over £66m of support to British dairy farmers, including increased pay for milk. Photo: Canva

11-09 | News

UK retail giant to pay dairy farmer suppliers extra

Farming Minister Mark Spencer said: “Farmers must be paid a fair price for their produce and these regulations will provide price certainty and stability for farmers by establishing written milk purchase agreements with clear and unambiguous terms. Photo: Shutterstock

23-08 | News

Ensuring fairness and transparency in the UK dairy sector

Haselbury Plucknett's move to regenerative farming came when their cows actively sought out an area of a field to graze that had not been sprayed, which led them to go down the organic route. Photo: Canva

08-08 | News

Dairy producers’ interest in regenerative farming grows

Farm margins will be under increased pressure this season unless milk prices begin to rise again. Photo: Canva

18-07 | News

UK dairy sector: fall in price cuts halted

Accelerating innovation is critical for the livestock sector to meet its GHG emissions targets. Photo: Canva

11-07 | News

A focus on net zero livestock in the UK

Six strategic goals have been set by dairy farmers, vets and industry professionals across the whole supply chain in the new UK Dairy Cattle Welfare Strategy, which runs until 2028. One goal includes: Thriving Cows – ensuring all dairy animals are bred, reared and cared for to thrive in all systems. Photo: Canva

21-06 | News

New 5-year dairy welfare strategy for UK milk producers

The farm has several stables. In 2014, a new barn was built for more than 200 cows. The farmer then purchased more cows. Photo: Marleen Purmer

20-06 | Article

Farm visit: a tour around a typical British dairy farm