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Cattle Purchasing Checklist (MDC)
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This MDC document provides a list of diseases which may have implications for the health of your herd if you are purchasing cattle. It is recommended that this list is used as an aide-me?moire when discussing your proposed cattle purchase with your veterinary surgeon, who will be able to advise about any precautions that should be taken to safeguard the health of your herd and of the purchased cattle. Milk Development Council (MDC), May 2007.
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Dairy Cattle: How to make sure your feeding system doesn't cause lameness (MDC)
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The aim of this MDC 'Research into Practice' booklet is to help you make sure your feeding system doesn't cause lame cows. It is based on information compiled for MDC from a range of reputable sources. It explains first how feeding makes cows more susceptible to lameness, then advises you on how to modify your system to maintain healthy feet. Milk Development Council (MDC), 2002.
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Dairy Cattle: Strategies to reduce culling rates (DairyCo)
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The objective of this booklet is to help farmers understand the cost of herd replacement on their business and to identify ways to reduce culling rates and replacement, with the aim of reducing herd replacement cost. DairyCo, April 2008.
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Dairy Cows - Effective Footbathing
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An honest appraisal of your existing system will help to identify areas where there is scope for improvement, as well as confirming aspects which are satisfactory. Regular footbathing is beneficial to cowsÂ’ health. This MDC publication provides guidance on different systems, layouts and cattle lameness. Milk Development Council, September 2006.
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Dairy Farms - A Framework Code of Practice
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This industry code of practice practice has been produced by the Milk Development Council. It provides best practice guidance on good stockmanship and the health and welfare of dairy cattle. MDC, September 1996.
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Dairy Roadmap 2013: Environmental Sustainability Report
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This report demonstrates that the british industry are a global leader in terms of environmental sustainability. In this 2013 Report you will see a number of new targets and some targets that have been expanded. DairyCo, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), June 2013.
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Dairy: A Desktop Review of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions
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The review highlights the key areas where further research is needed in search of more effective methods to increase efficiency and reduce the emission of methane from the dairy sector. DairyCo, Project reference: F08/019, January 2009.
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Efficient Milk Production - Climate Change. Greenhouse gases and ammonia emissions from dairy farming (Factsheet 2)
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This is one in a series of six factsheets that have been prepared by ADAS, North Wyke Research and the University of Reading for DairyCo. Factsheet 2 provides an overview of greenhouse gases and ammonia emissions from dairy farming. DairyCo, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), 2010.
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Efficient Milk Production - Climate Change. Greenhouse gases and their effect on our climate (Factsheet 1)
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This is one in a series of six factsheets that have been prepared by ADAS, North Wyke Research and the University of Reading for DairyCo. Factsheet 1 provides an overview of greenhouse gases and their effect on our climate. DairyCo, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), 2010.
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Efficient Milk Production - Climate Change. Methane (Factsheet 3)
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This is one in a series of six factsheets that have been prepared by ADAS, North Wyke Research and the University of Reading for DairyCo. Factsheet 3 provides an overview of methane emissions. DairyCo, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), 2010.
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Efficient Milk Production - Climate Change. What you can do about ammonia emissions (Factsheet 5)
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This is one in a series of six factsheets that have been prepared by ADAS, North Wyke Research and the University of Reading for DairyCo. Factsheet 5 provides an overview of what you can do about ammonia emissions. DairyCo, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), 2010.
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Efficient Milk Production - Climate Change. What you can do to reduce carbon dioxide emissions (Factsheet 6)
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This is one in a series of six factsheets that have been prepared by ADAS, North Wyke Research and the University of Reading for DairyCo. Factsheet 6 provides an overview of what you can do to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. DairyCo, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), 2010.
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Efficient Milk Production - Climate Change. What you can do to reduce nitrous oxide emissions (Factsheet 4)
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This is one in a series of six factsheets that have been prepared by ADAS, North Wyke Research and the University of Reading for DairyCo. Factsheet 4 provides an overview of what you can do to reduce nitrous oxide emissions. DairyCo, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), 2010.
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Energy Efficiency On Farm (MDC)
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This fact sheet aims to provide a clear and informative introduction to using energy efficiently on the farm. More detailed technical information can then be sought as required. Details of sources of further information are listed at the end of the factsheet. Milk Development Council (MDC), 2005.
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Greenhouse gas emissions on British dairy farms. DairyCo carbon footprinting study: Year one
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This report shows the first year's results, from a sample of 415 dairy farms as part of a three year study. These first year results highlight areas where resource use efficiency and economic performance can be improved. The project will increase understanding of what can be practically implemented on farm to reduce carbon footprint, while aiming to improve farm profitability and long-term sustainability. The ultimate aim of the study is to develop a three-year rolling average carbon footprint figure, which will be produced at the end of the third year of the study. Each annual report will be beneficial in monitoring the dairy industry's progress towards achieving targets set by Government, Agricultural Industry's Greenhouse Gas Action Plan and the Dairy Roadmap. DairyCo, February 2012.
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