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Quality in, quality out: how to get peak productivity from your dairy

Low milk yields are incredibly frustrating. But taking a holistic approach to cow welfare - from body condition to nutrition - will help to make sure your dairy herd is as productive as possible.

The extremes of dairy farming explored

We had a chat with our well-traveled, Global Technical Manager here at Volac Wilmar Feed Ingredients – Dr. Richard Kirkland, to pick his brains on the challenges of dairy farming in some of the more extreme climates around the globe.

Top tips for dairy herd health this winter

What’s the best way to make sure your dairy herd remains productive, peaceful and profitable through the winter? Start preparing in autumn. Here are our top tips.

The environmental impact of dairy farming: myths debunked

All too often, the pressure is put on the dairy farmer when it comes to overcoming the industry's impact on the environment. When the facts are viewed in context though, the outlook isn’t nearly so bleak...

Webinar invitation: new findings in fatty acid nutrition

Don't miss our new webinar, exploring the latest research and insight into fatty acid nutrition.

Eight reasons to be a dairy farmer

For those who are thinking about entering the world of dairy farming, we’ve been reflecting on some of the best things about the job.

British Dairying Feature April Issue: Body Condition Score

There’s nothing new about body condition scoring (BCS); it’s a practice that has been used for many years as an effective barometer of each individual cow’s nutritional needs, health and wellbeing. However, according to a recent survey carried out by Vola

Understanding contributions to a year of rising feed prices for dairy

Hoof health: the cost of lameness in dairy cows and how to prevent it

Lameness is an incredibly common problem on dairy farms. Yet, with some simple prevention tips, you can enhance your milk yields and boost your bottom line. Let’s take a look.

How to take care of your herd’s teats during drying off

Every dairy farmer wants to secure the future integrity of their milk yields. That’s why the drying off period is the most important part of the lactation cycle. Here’s how to manage teat health for high yields post-calving.