Technical Information
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Milk forecasting calculator
The Milk Forecasting Calculator can be used to see how changes to herd size, yields or calving patterns will impact your business.
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Dairy Carcase Index factsheet
With around 55 per cent of UK beef originating from
the dairy herd, there is a supply chain efficiency
desire to monitor, and where, possible improve dairy
cattle carcases.
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Lameness Advantage factsheet
Lameness Advantage enables dairy farmers to reduce the incidence of lameness in their herd through direct genetic selection, rather than indirect selection, through, for example, selecting for improved locomotion or Feet & Legs composites. Published by AHDB Dairy from April 2018, Lameness Advantage helps to address one of the most costly challenges faced by British dairy farmers today, as well as a major welfare concern of the industry.
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Calf Survival factsheet
Improved management for calf rearing has always been
a focus for dairy farmers and the calf survival index allows breeders to approach this on a genetic level.
In addition to current management practices, bulls can now be selected for progeny which stand a better chance of survival from tagging to 10 months of age.
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Calf milk replacer energy calculator
The milk replacer calculator allows farmers to work out the energy supplied by the amount of milk replacer fed to the calf.
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Cattle Purchasing Checklist
This checklist can be used to help your business maintain and improve the health and welfare of your herd. It has been developed in conjunction with the BCVA and CHeCS to improve purchase decisions.
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Dry cow management: a practical guide to effective mastitis control
Drying off is a key time for mastitis control and decisions made at this point can influence your herd's mastitis performance for the next 6 to 12 months. Correct and effective use of selective dry cow therapy and teat sealants can have a significant impact on udder health in your herd.
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Brown Swiss Type Conversions
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Brown Swiss Fitness Conversions
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Brown Swiss Production Conversions
