Bird flu: Vigilance is vital with our flock of turkeys
by Ruth Kimber. The turkeys are growing well and have enjoyed the pastures – however, we are really worried about…
Busman’s holiday in France
by Ruth Kimber. We have done the maize harvesting – this makes an excellent nutritious silage for the dairy cows….
Energy measures get cautious welcome from farmers’ leader
The Government’s energy support package for business has received a cautious welcome from the NFU. Prime Minister Liz Truss has…
The risk of acorns this autumn
by Alice Miller BVSC DBR MRCVS. Friars Moor Livestock Health Like other farm vets and farmers, I often find myself thinking…
NFU award recognises Ukraine farmers
Farmers in Ukraine who have faced up to the horrifying and devastating challenges of the Russian invasion have collectively…
Tips for assisting calving cows
Alice EJ Miller BVSC DBR MRCVS Friars Moor Livestock Health The autumn calving season is well and truly under way, and…
Close encounters with the Royals
by Ruth Kimber. The Royal Family have always been great supporters of the rural community with a keen interest in…
Farmers’ leader on energy support package
New Prime Minister Liz Truss set our her energy support package for households and businesses last week. Responding to the…
Ultrasound scanning in farm vet work
As farm vets out on the road, we carry our office and pharmacy with us in our vehicles. One…
Thick hedges are home to a huge variety and quantity of wildlife
The long-awaited rain has given us to date three-quarters of an inch – well, it’s a start! Calving season has…