by Davidsons Animal Feeds | Oct 16, 2026 | Dairy Tech, Nutrition
The Maxwell family at Halket Leathes Farm, Castle Douglas, have embraced a new era of dairy farming with the installation of four GEA R9500 robotic milking systems, replacing their traditional eight-a-side parlour. The move to a guided-entry and guided-exit system has...
by Davidsons Animal Feeds | Mar 13, 2026 | Dairy Tech, Nutrition
It may seem like early March is a little soon to start discussing the forthcoming silage season, with many yet to start any slurry applications. The Davidsons Dairy Tech team would argue that it is in fact the perfect time, not least because it will be here sooner...
by Davidsons Animal Feeds | Aug 28, 2025 | Dairy Tech, News, Nutrition
Dairy farming is one of the most technically advanced industries in agriculture, which not only relies on automation and superior management but also the skills of a good nutritionist, veterinarian and labour. Add in the complexities of interpreting key data from...
by Davidsons Animal Feeds | Aug 13, 2025 | Dairy Tech, News, Nutrition
As temperatures are rising, heat stress is a common and growing concern in ruminant production and experts are now fully aware that it is not limited to two summer months or tropical regions. Heat stress could be an issue for long periods. Cattle naturally change...
by Davidsons Animal Feeds | Sep 18, 2023 | Dairy Tech, Nutrition
Beginning an adventure into building a milking Jersey herd and installing and improving the whole farm infrastructure is exactly the challenge that has been undertaken at Scroggiehill Farm, Castle Douglas, by the Maxwell family. Currently run by Fraser, alongside his...
by Davidsons Animal Feeds | Aug 10, 2023 | Dairy Tech, News
Aiming to constantly improve their herd and diversifying in any way possible to maximise their returns for their dairy herd is the Love family of Bridge of Aird, based in Stranraer. Currently milking 130 Holsteins between, Andy, Christine and their daughter, Kayleigh,...
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