Regardless of when a cattle owner decides to calve—spring or fall—it’s one of the most stressful times of the year. With so many challenges related to animal welfare, disease management, and safety ...

Townhead Farm sits on the edge of the village of Mouswald near Dumfries, but the real story here is not just a tidy south‑west dairy unit.

It has been a good start to calving so far, with just under 70% of the herd having successfully calved within the first month. The recent dry spell of weather has helped with turning out and, despite ...