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Flipping Fantastic Farmers: The History of the Pancake

This Pancake Day, we are looking into the story behind the pancake and celebrating the vital role that you, the farmers, play in putting these sweet treats on our tables.

How to maintain a healthy rumen in dairy cows - tips for every season

The cornerstone of dairy cow wellbeing is maintaining a fully functional rumen - a vital part of the cow's digestive system. Let's break this down according to each season of the year and give you timely tips for each season...

Understanding contributions to a year of rising feed prices for dairy

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.

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.

Webinar invitation: new findings in fatty acid nutrition

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

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...

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