http://www.fwi.co.ukFarmers Weekly interactive provides a dairy farming news feeden-gbFri, 10 Feb 2012 17:15:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131421/nfu-anger-at-poor-communication-on-tb-rules.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131421/nfu-anger-at-poor-communication-on-tb-rules.htmlFarmers in England and Wales have been left in the dark by the government over new TB stocking rules. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:15:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131413/video-schmallenberg-caught-uk-by-surprise.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131413/video-schmallenberg-caught-uk-by-surprise.htmlA virus that causes death and deformities in the offspring of ruminant livestock caught the UK "on the hop", says a veterinary entomologist.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:45:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/09/131378/badger-trust-warns-defra-of-legal-challenge.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/09/131378/badger-trust-warns-defra-of-legal-challenge.html The Badger Trust has warned that it intends to take legal action against DEFRA unless the department drops plans to cull badgers. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:33:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/09/131367/record-prices-encourage-heavier-cow-culling.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/09/131367/record-prices-encourage-heavier-cow-culling.htmlCull cow prices have reached record levels, encouraging dairy producers to cull more cows and move towards a younger national herd. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:49:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/08/131355/video-perth-bull-sales-limousin-champ.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/08/131355/video-perth-bull-sales-limousin-champ.htmlJoin Aly and Gemma up close and personal at the Limousin bull sale.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:55:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/07/131326/breaking-news-uk-schmallenberg-trebles.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/07/131326/breaking-news-uk-schmallenberg-trebles.htmlThe number of confirmed cases of the Schmallenberg virus in the UK has trebled to 33, according to latest figures from DEFRA.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/07/131335/in-pictures-perth-bull-sales-beef-shorthorn.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/07/131335/in-pictures-perth-bull-sales-beef-shorthorn.htmlOn day two of the Perth Bull Sales 2012, the breed record has been smashed for a Beef Shorthorn bull from Donald Biggar.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:02:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/07/131327/in-pictures-perth-bull-sales-highlights.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/07/131327/in-pictures-perth-bull-sales-highlights.htmlSee some of the best picture's from Monday's Perth Bull Sales, including some of the big money makers.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:15:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/07/131311/corrective-mating-helps-boost-cow-longevity.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/07/131311/corrective-mating-helps-boost-cow-longevity.htmlFocusing on corrective mating could help dairy producers boost cow longevity and profitabilityTue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/02/131253/first-video-of-suspected-schmallenberg-cases-in-uk.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/02/131253/first-video-of-suspected-schmallenberg-cases-in-uk.htmlDeformed lambs are being born on farms across south-east England as the first cases of Schmallenberg virus are confirmed in the UK.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:51:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/01/131246/russia-halts-live-animal-imports-from-uk-over-virus.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/01/131246/russia-halts-live-animal-imports-from-uk-over-virus.htmlRussia has imposed a temporary ban on cattle and small livestock imports from the UK following the spread of the Schmallenberg virus (SBV). Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:10:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/31/131238/cheese-producers-urged-to-focus-on-breed-for-carbon-reduction.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/31/131238/cheese-producers-urged-to-focus-on-breed-for-carbon-reduction.htmlCheese and butter producers could see carbon reduction benefits from focusing on breeding a smaller cow with better component yields. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:52:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/31/131226/milk-cheque-payments-affected-for-40-of-chronic-somatic-cell-count-herds.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/31/131226/milk-cheque-payments-affected-for-40-of-chronic-somatic-cell-count-herds.htmlA total of 40% of herds have more than 15% chronic somatic cell count cows, increasing their chances of having their milk cheque penalised to 92%. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:06:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/27/131171/a-quick-guide-to-schmallenberg-virus.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/27/131171/a-quick-guide-to-schmallenberg-virus.htmlSuzie Horne and Aly Balsom ask the key questions and give the answers on the Schmallenberg virus. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:45:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/25/131159/1000-cow-dairy-plans-called-in-by-government.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/25/131159/1000-cow-dairy-plans-called-in-by-government.htmlA farmer has spoken of his disappointment after his ambitious plans to build a 1,000-cow dairy in Wales were referred to the Welsh Government. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:28:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/24/131129/genomic-selection-of-dairy-bulls-to-become-reality.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/24/131129/genomic-selection-of-dairy-bulls-to-become-reality.htmlUsing genomic indices to select dairy bulls will become a reality this year thanks to industry collaboration. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:25:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/18/130996/turning-a-profit-from-a-small-dairy-farm.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/18/130996/turning-a-profit-from-a-small-dairy-farm.htmlBreeding the right cow for your system, good grassland management and adopting the right mindset are all key factors in running a small profitable dairy farm, as Gemma Mackenzie finds out. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/17/131028/new-mastitis-test-gives-quick-answer.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/17/131028/new-mastitis-test-gives-quick-answer.htmlA simple-to-use mastitis tester that takes just five seconds a quarter can give an immediate indication of the presence of bacterial infection - sub-clinical mastitis - long before clinical symptoms are evident. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:50:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/17/131024/deluxe-cow-cubicle-aids-cow-comfort.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/17/131024/deluxe-cow-cubicle-aids-cow-comfort.htmlA new cow cubicle that encourages optimum positioning of the cow and promotes cow comfort has been launched. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:53:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/17/131010/key-to-dairy-profit-is-production-cost-structure.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/17/131010/key-to-dairy-profit-is-production-cost-structure.htmlConcentrate on getting costs of production right - they are the most significant factor in dairy farm profitability and the two are far more strongly linked than many farmers appreciate, says DairyCo. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:50:00 GMT