Peter Edmondson looks at minimising drug residue in milk, in which human error has been found to be a major cause of bulk tank failure.

Jenny Hull, following part one of her article, discusses the benefits and stages of fertility testing male sheep.

Saying no often feels like a hard thing to do; however, Ami Sawran suggests it shouldn't be about letting people down, but protecting your well-being, both physically and mentally.

David Harwood recounts a full programme at the Goat Veterinary Society spring meeting from various specialists in animal health.

Jacqueline Matthews discusses the spread of this parasitic disease and methods of managing the spread of Fasciola hepatica on farms.

Roger Evans looks on how the countryside – specifically the demographics of people living there – have changed in his 50 years in farming.

Andy Forbes discusses some aspects of helminth infections in these cattle, and explains how adequate levels of control can be achieved with relatively little anthelmintic inputs.

Jamie Robertson discusses methods of monitoring this essential nutrient at farm level – and interpreting sample results – and offers guidance on how to sort issues.

Roger Evans discusses how he has taken his farm organic in his latest Dairy Diary.

Paul Burr recounts a meeting of minds from all areas of the farming industry to discuss ways of wiping out this disease.

Philip Elkins, in the first of a two-part article, looks at methods to help achieve a successful outcome from this crucial period.