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Vet Training Days

13 February 2012

NMR, in conjunction with MyHealthyHerd, have organised a 1 day course to provide vets with the tools and confidence to approach Johne's in a logical and systematic way for their dairy clients. More

Nordic Star BVD Eradication Seminar, with support from NML

9 February 2012

Nordic Star is to hold a BVD Eradication Seminar for beef and dairy farmers on 23 February commencing 7.30 pm at Newton Rigg College, Penrith

The seminar will provide information on the Scottish Government plans for the forthcoming BVD legislation, the impact of BVD disease on the farm and experiences from a Yorkshire Dales controllecd project. For more information and details of how to book, click here.

Technology advances fatty acid control in dairy industry

Wednesday 8 February 2012

Speaking at the British Cattle Breeders Conference in Telford (January 25, 2012), National Milk Laboratories' director Ben Bartlett announced two four-year projects about to start that will build up a database of fatty acid profiles in milk and lead to the development of tools to help the producers and their adviser manage fatty acid production more

New HerdWise Historic Report

Tuesday 7 February 2012

We have generated a historic report to allow farmers to track their Johne's prevalence over time. The new Historic report function displays every result for every cow ever tested using the HerdWise scheme. To read a simple document illustrating the new reports please click here.

Herdwise history report highlights current disease status

Friday 3 February 2012

Johne's disease test results,past and present, recorded through the Herdwise surveillance service are now available through NMR's Jerd Companion website. more

Dairy Herds should target realistic goals

Friday 27th January 2012

Producers should take a broader overview of their herd's performance and look for greater collaboration between different sources of technical advice according to James Hanks from PAN Livestock Services at the University of Reading more.

NML Supporting Key Industry Symposium

Wednesday 26th October 2011

Dairy products are a key source of nutrients in the diet but there is considerable uncertainty about whether these foods are detrimental or beneficial to health more.