Managing a growing herd across a number of locations…
Farming across three locations presents its challenges and having calved 380 calves with two labour units in just one of those locations, and given current difficulties in sourcing additional labour, Andrew Leeson felt it was [...]
Removing the unknowns through data
Over the last number of years, technology has become an ever-important factor within the agricultural sector. From the farmers perspective these developments in technology can sometimes feel like a case of information overload, prompting the question: [...]
New appointment to HerdInsights team
HerdInsights are pleased to announce the appointment of Stuart Adams as Sales Manager for the UK. Stuart joins HerdInsights from Smallridge Bros Ltd where he was responsible for their TMR and diet feeding machinery [...]
Managing herds with more precision than ever…
"Advancements in cow behaviour sensors now offer more insight than ever before….. Nick Barradale - BVSc MRCVS, Molecare Veterinary Services Historically cow mounted sensors were prone to damage, poor battery life and limited applications. [...]
Finances of Fertility
"The importance of fertility and the impact on dairy herd profitability is undeniable, well documented and generally appreciated. That said; "What is your performance and where can your business cut ‘hidden losses’? Nick Barradale - [...]
An Insight into Rumination
What is Rumination? Rumination is the process by which a cow regurgitates previously consumed feed and masticates it a second time. The rumen of a dairy cow and its microbes enable it to digest plant [...]