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  • Fish Farming, flooded land is sectioned off in areas on the 2nd of October 2018 in Satkhira District, Bangladesh. Satkhira is a district in southwestern Bangladesh and is part of Khulna Division. It’s main contributors to the economy are shrimp, fish and paddy farming. It is on the bank of the Arpangachhia River.
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  • Fish jumping across the water at a fish farm on the 2nd of October 2018 in Satkhira District, Bangladesh. Satkhira is a district in southwestern Bangladesh and is part of Khulna Division. It’s main contributors to the economy are shrimp, fish and paddy farming. It is on the bank of the Arpangachhia River.
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  • Algae growing on top of the water of a fish farm on the 2nd of October 2018 in Satkhira District, Bangladesh. Satkhira is a district in southwestern Bangladesh and is part of Khulna Division. It’s main contributors to the economy are shrimp, fish and paddy farming. It is on the bank of the Arpangachhia River.
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  • Algae growing on top of the water of a fish farm on the 2nd of October 2018 in Satkhira District, Bangladesh. Satkhira is a district in southwestern Bangladesh and is part of Khulna Division. It’s main contributors to the economy are shrimp, fish and paddy farming. It is on the bank of the Arpangachhia River.
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  • Maintenance of the machinery on the farm falls mainly to Roger Banks. With a great deal of very expensive machinery required to run the farm, maintaining them is critical to both keep all processes moving, but also to save precious finances on repair bills. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • John Banks working around the farm mixing and delivering specially mixed feeds for each type of animal depending on age and whether they are pregnant or not. Working with a nutritionist, he makes his own feeds which takes a great deal of his day delivering them around the farm. With this method, as opposed to using ready made feeds, he can ensure the cows receive the nutrients they require at every stage. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • John Banks working around the farm mixing and delivering specially mixed feeds for each type of animal depending on age and whether they are pregnant or not. Working with a nutritionist, he makes his own feeds which takes a great deal of his day delivering them around the farm. With this method, as opposed to using ready made feeds, he can ensure the cows receive the nutrients they require at every stage. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • John Banks working around the farm mixing and delivering specially mixed feeds for each type of animal depending on age and whether they are pregnant or not. Working with a nutritionist, he makes his own feeds which takes a great deal of his day delivering them around the farm. With this method, as opposed to using ready made feeds, he can ensure the cows receive the nutrients they require at every stage. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • John Banks working around the farm mixing and delivering specially mixed feeds for each type of animal depending on age and whether they are pregnant or not. Working with a nutritionist, he makes his own feeds which takes a great deal of his day delivering them around the farm. With this method, as opposed to using ready made feeds, he can ensure the cows receive the nutrients they require at every stage. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • John Banks working around the farm mixing and delivering specially mixed feeds for each type of animal depending on age and whether they are pregnant or not. Working with a nutritionist, he makes his own feeds which takes a great deal of his day delivering them around the farm. With this method, as opposed to using ready made feeds, he can ensure the cows receive the nutrients they require at every stage. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • John Banks working around the farm mixing and delivering specially mixed feeds for each type of animal depending on age and whether they are pregnant or not. Here he is testing the moisture content of wheat to see if it is ready to store. Working with a nutritionist, he makes his own feeds which takes a great deal of his day delivering them around the farm. With this method, as opposed to using ready made feeds, he can ensure the cows receive the nutrients they require at every stage. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • John Banks working around the farm mixing and delivering specially mixed feeds for each type of animal depending on age and whether they are pregnant or not. Working with a nutritionist, he makes his own feeds which takes a great deal of his day delivering them around the farm. With this method, as opposed to using ready made feeds, he can ensure the cows receive the nutrients they require at every stage. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • John Banks working around the farm mixing and delivering specially mixed feeds for each type of animal depending on age and whether they are pregnant or not. Working with a nutritionist, he makes his own feeds which takes a great deal of his day delivering them around the farm. With this method, as opposed to using ready made feeds, he can ensure the cows receive the nutrients they require at every stage. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • John Banks working around the farm mixing and delivering specially mixed feeds for each type of animal depending on age and whether they are pregnant or not. Working with a nutritionist, he makes his own feeds which takes a great deal of his day delivering them around the farm. With this method, as opposed to using ready made feeds, he can ensure the cows receive the nutrients they require at every stage. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • John Banks working around the farm mixing and delivering specially mixed feeds for each type of animal depending on age and whether they are pregnant or not. Working with a nutritionist, he makes his own feeds which takes a great deal of his day delivering them around the farm. With this method, as opposed to using ready made feeds, he can ensure the cows receive the nutrients they require at every stage. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Delivering specially mixed feeds for each type of animal depending on age and whether they are pregnant or not. Working with a nutritionist, the farm makes its own feeds which takes a great deal of his day delivering them around the farm. With this method, as opposed to using ready made feeds, he can ensure the cows receive the nutrients they require at every stage. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • John Banks working around the farm mixing and delivering specially mixed feeds for each type of animal depending on age and whether they are pregnant or not. Working with a nutritionist, he makes his own feeds which takes a great deal of his day delivering them around the farm. With this method, as opposed to using ready made feeds, he can ensure the cows receive the nutrients they require at every stage. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • John Banks working around the farm mixing and delivering specially mixed feeds for each type of animal depending on age and whether they are pregnant or not. Working with a nutritionist, he makes his own feeds which takes a great deal of his day delivering them around the farm. With this method, as opposed to using ready made feeds, he can ensure the cows receive the nutrients they require at every stage. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • John Banks working around the farm mixing and delivering specially mixed feeds for each type of animal depending on age and whether they are pregnant or not. Working with a nutritionist, he makes his own feeds which takes a great deal of his day delivering them around the farm. With this method, as opposed to using ready made feeds, he can ensure the cows receive the nutrients they require at every stage. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • John Banks working around the farm mixing and delivering specially mixed feeds for each type of animal depending on age and whether they are pregnant or not. Working with a nutritionist, he makes his own feeds which takes a great deal of his day delivering them around the farm. With this method, as opposed to using ready made feeds, he can ensure the cows receive the nutrients they require at every stage. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • John Banks working around the farm mixing and delivering specially mixed feeds for each type of animal depending on age and whether they are pregnant or not. Working with a nutritionist, he makes his own feeds which takes a great deal of his day delivering them around the farm. With this method, as opposed to using ready made feeds, he can ensure the cows receive the nutrients they require at every stage. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • John Banks working around the farm mixing and delivering specially mixed feeds for each type of animal depending on age and whether they are pregnant or not. Working with a nutritionist, he makes his own feeds which takes a great deal of his day delivering them around the farm. With this method, as opposed to using ready made feeds, he can ensure the cows receive the nutrients they require at every stage. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • John Banks working around the farm mixing and delivering specially mixed feeds for each type of animal depending on age and whether they are pregnant or not. Working with a nutritionist, he makes his own feeds which takes a great deal of his day delivering them around the farm. With this method, as opposed to using ready made feeds, he can ensure the cows receive the nutrients they require at every stage. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Delivering specially mixed feeds for each type of animal depending on age and whether they are pregnant or not. Working with a nutritionist, the farm makes its own feeds which takes a great deal of his day delivering them around the farm. With this method, as opposed to using ready made feeds, he can ensure the cows receive the nutrients they require at every stage. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Delivering specially mixed feeds for each type of animal depending on age and whether they are pregnant or not. Working with a nutritionist, the farm makes its own feeds which takes a great deal of his day delivering them around the farm. With this method, as opposed to using ready made feeds, he can ensure the cows receive the nutrients they require at every stage. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Delivering specially mixed feeds for each type of animal depending on age and whether they are pregnant or not. Working with a nutritionist, the farm makes its own feeds which takes a great deal of his day delivering them around the farm. With this method, as opposed to using ready made feeds, he can ensure the cows receive the nutrients they require at every stage. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • John Banks working around the farm mixing and delivering specially mixed feeds for each type of animal depending on age and whether they are pregnant or not. Working with a nutritionist, he makes his own feeds which takes a great deal of his day delivering them around the farm. With this method, as opposed to using ready made feeds, he can ensure the cows receive the nutrients they require at every stage. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Sheep farmer’s grand-daughter holds a small lamb at a sheep farm in Chubja, Bhutan. With the easy availability of commercially processed wool and other alternatives for fabric for weaving, and the lack of human resources to look after the sheep, farming of sheep has gradually been in decline in Bhutan.
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  • Vet Katharine Blease takes blood samples from selected cows who require further checks, helped by farm staff James Clark. Keeping a healthy herd as well as trying to ensure that each cow has one calf per year and is hopefully therefore served within three months of their previous calf, is a big job and requires a weekly visit from the vet, who checks pre and post natal cows, as well as calves. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Ken Pilkington, chief herdsman on the farm, looks at some data with Lindsey Hodgson. All of the data about each animal is shared and written onto boards so everyone is on the same page. Subsequently all of this data is collated on computer for analysis. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Ken Pilkington, chief herdsman on the farm, looks at some data with Lindsey Hodgson. All of the data about each animal is shared and written onto boards so everyone is on the same page. Subsequently all of this data is collated on computer for analysis. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Sally Banks collating data on the herd in the on site office. With a closed herd with no outside influence from other herds off site (apart from the introduction of a bull) the aim is that the cows have one calf per year to keep them milking and to replenish their stocks. To ensure that this provenance as well as each separate element on the farm runs as well and as profitably as possible, all aspects of data are collected and computerised. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Sally Banks collating data on the herd in the on site office. With a closed herd with no outside influence from other herds off site (apart from the introduction of a bull) the aim is that the cows have one calf per year to keep them milking and to replenish their stocks. To ensure that this provenance as well as each separate element on the farm runs as well and as profitably as possible, all aspects of data are collected and computerised. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • The farm bull, who serves some of the heifers and cows. Those who do not become pregnant via Artificial Insemination are served by Charlie the stock bull. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Night-time approaching at the farm. Working in shifts, staff here work long hours, 365 days per year. Showing a strong commitment and care for their herd, the cows are not left unattended for more than a couple of hours. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Night-time approaching at the farm. Working in shifts, staff here work long hours, 365 days per year. Showing a strong commitment and care for their herd, the cows are not left unattended for more than a couple of hours. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Sally Banks chatting with her husband John Banks mother Angela. The farm has been in the family since the 1930s. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Ken Pilkington, chief herdsman on the farm, at milking time in the milk parlour. With a new parlour planned this is a traditional one which has served many years.. The cows are brought in to individual stalls, their teats are disinfected, and wiped before the milking apparatus is attached. After each cow the apparatus is cleaned and rinsed; as are the stalls. All of this ensures the ultimate cleanliness in the end product, which is tested daily to ensure top quality. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Ken Pilkington, chief herdsman on the farm, at milking time in the milk parlour. With a new parlour planned this is a traditional one which has served many years.. The cows are brought in to individual stalls, their teats are disinfected, and wiped before the milking apparatus is attached. After each cow the apparatus is cleaned and rinsed; as are the stalls. All of this ensures the ultimate cleanliness in the end product, which is tested daily to ensure top quality. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Vet Katharine Blease takes blood samples from selected cows who require further checks, helped by farm staff James Clark. Keeping a healthy herd as well as trying to ensure that each cow has one calf per year and is hopefully therefore served within three months of their previous calf, is a big job and requires a weekly visit from the vet, who checks pre and post natal cows, as well as calves. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Vet Katharine Blease takes blood samples from selected cows who require further checks, helped by farm staff James Clark. Keeping a healthy herd as well as trying to ensure that each cow has one calf per year and is hopefully therefore served within three months of their previous calf, is a big job and requires a weekly visit from the vet, who checks pre and post natal cows, as well as calves. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Vet Katharine Blease takes blood samples from selected cows who require further checks, helped by farm staff James Clark. Keeping a healthy herd as well as trying to ensure that each cow has one calf per year and is hopefully therefore served within three months of their previous calf, is a big job and requires a weekly visit from the vet, who checks pre and post natal cows, as well as calves. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Vet Katharine Blease takes blood samples from selected cows who require further checks, helped by farm staff James Clark. Keeping a healthy herd as well as trying to ensure that each cow has one calf per year and is hopefully therefore served within three months of their previous calf, is a big job and requires a weekly visit from the vet, who checks pre and post natal cows, as well as calves. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Ken Pilkington, chief herdsman on the farm, writes down some data onto his hand. All of the data about each animal is shared and written onto boards so everyone is on the same page. Subsequently all of this data is collated on computer for analysis. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Sally Banks collating data on the herd in the on site office. With a closed herd with no outside influence from other herds off site (apart from the introduction of a bull) the aim is that the cows have one calf per year to keep them milking and to replenish their stocks. To ensure that this provenance as well as each separate element on the farm runs as well and as profitably as possible, all aspects of data are collected and computerised. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Sally Banks collating data on the herd in the on site office. With a closed herd with no outside influence from other herds off site apart from the introduction of a bull the aim is that the cows have one calf per year to keep them milking and to replenish their stocks. To ensure that this provenance as well as each separate element on the farm runs as well and as profitably as possible, all aspects of data are collected and computerised. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Ken Pilkington, chief herdsman on the farm, replenishes the hot water which rinses out the milking apparatus. After each cow the apparatus is cleaned and rinsed; as are the stalls. All of this ensures the ultimate cleanliness in the end product, which is tested daily to ensure top quality. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Night-time approaching at the farm. Working in shifts, staff here work long hours, 365 days per year. Showing a strong commitment and care for their herd, the cows are not left unattended for more than a couple of hours. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Ken Pilkington, chief herdsman on the farm, at milking time in the milk parlour. With a new parlour planned this is a traditional one which has served many years.. The cows are brought in to individual stalls, their teats are disinfected, and wiped before the milking apparatus is attached. After each cow the apparatus is cleaned and rinsed; as are the stalls. All of this ensures the ultimate cleanliness in the end product, which is tested daily to ensure top quality. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Farmer John Banks mother Angela. The farm has been in the family since the 1930s. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Sally Banks chatting with her mother-in-law Angela. The farm has been in the family since the 1930s. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Ken Pilkington, chief herdsman on the farm, at milking time in the milk parlour. With a new parlour planned this is a traditional one which has served many years.. The cows are brought in to individual stalls, their teats are disinfected, and wiped before the milking apparatus is attached. After each cow the apparatus is cleaned and rinsed; as are the stalls. All of this ensures the ultimate cleanliness in the end product, which is tested daily to ensure top quality. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Ken Pilkington, chief herdsman on the farm, at milking time in the milk parlour. With a new parlour planned this is a traditional one which has served many years.. The cows are brought in to individual stalls, their teats are disinfected, and wiped before the milking apparatus is attached. After each cow the apparatus is cleaned and rinsed; as are the stalls. All of this ensures the ultimate cleanliness in the end product, which is tested daily to ensure top quality. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Ken Pilkington, chief herdsman on the farm, at milking time in the milk parlour. With a new parlour planned this is a traditional one which has served many years.. The cows are brought in to individual stalls, their teats are disinfected, and wiped before the milking apparatus is attached. After each cow the apparatus is cleaned and rinsed; as are the stalls. All of this ensures the ultimate cleanliness in the end product, which is tested daily to ensure top quality. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Ken Pilkington, chief herdsman on the farm, at milking time in the milk parlour. With a new parlour planned this is a traditional one which has served many years.. The cows are brought in to individual stalls, their teats are disinfected, and wiped before the milking apparatus is attached. After each cow the apparatus is cleaned and rinsed; as are the stalls. All of this ensures the ultimate cleanliness in the end product, which is tested daily to ensure top quality. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Ken Pilkington, chief herdsman on the farm, at milking time in the milk parlour. With a new parlour planned this is a traditional one which has served many years.. The cows are brought in to individual stalls, their teats are disinfected, and wiped before the milking apparatus is attached. After each cow the apparatus is cleaned and rinsed; as are the stalls. All of this ensures the ultimate cleanliness in the end product, which is tested daily to ensure top quality. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Night-time at the farm. Working in shifts, staff here work long hours, 365 days per year. Showing a strong commitment and care for their herd, the cows are not left unattended for more than a couple of hours. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Workshop on the farm. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Workshop on the farm. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Different ingredients for specially mixed feeds for each type of animal depending on age and whether they are pregnant or not. Working with a nutritionist, home made feeds are mixed which takes a great deal of his day delivering them around the farm. With this method, as opposed to using ready made feeds, he can ensure the cows receive the nutrients they require at every stage. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Different ingredients for specially mixed feeds for each type of animal depending on age and whether they are pregnant or not. Working with a nutritionist, home made feeds are mixed which takes a great deal of his day delivering them around the farm. With this method, as opposed to using ready made feeds, he can ensure the cows receive the nutrients they require at every stage. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • The farm bull, who serves some of the heifers and cows. Those who do not become pregnant via Artificial Insemination are served by Charlie the stock bull. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Vet Katharine Blease checks which cows are in calf using an ultrasound scanner. Keeping a healthy herd as well as trying to ensure that each cow has one calf per year and is hopefully therefore served within three months of their previous calf, is a big job and requires a weekly visit from the vet, who checks the health of pre and post natal cows, as well as calves. Chief herdsman Ken Pilkington and James Clark assist. The atmosphere between the colleagues is both highly professional yet fun. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Vet Katharine Blease checks which cows are in calf using an ultrasound scanner. Keeping a healthy herd as well as trying to ensure that each cow has one calf per year and is hopefully therefore served within three months of their previous calf, is a big job and requires a weekly visit from the vet, who checks the health of pre and post natal cows, as well as calves. Chief herdsman Ken Pilkington and James Clark assist. The atmosphere between the colleagues is both highly professional yet fun. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Vet Katharine Blease checks which cows are in calf using an ultrasound scanner. Keeping a healthy herd as well as trying to ensure that each cow has one calf per year and is hopefully therefore served within three months of their previous calf, is a big job and requires a weekly visit from the vet, who checks the health of pre and post natal cows, as well as calves. Chief herdsman Ken Pilkington and James Clark assist. The atmosphere between the colleagues is both highly professional yet fun. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Vet Katharine Blease checks which cows are in calf using an ultrasound scanner. Keeping a healthy herd as well as trying to ensure that each cow has one calf per year and is hopefully therefore served within three months of their previous calf, is a big job and requires a weekly visit from the vet, who checks the health of pre and post natal cows, as well as calves. Chief herdsman Ken Pilkington and James Clark assist. The atmosphere between the colleagues is both highly professional yet fun. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • James Stuart with cows awaiting the weekly vets visit. Keeping a healthy herd as well as trying to ensure that each cow has one calf per year and is hopefully therefore served within three months of their previous calf, is a big job and requires a weekly visit from the vet, who checks pre and post natal cows, as well as calves.Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Vet Katharine Blease checks which cows are in calf using an ultrasound scanner. Keeping a healthy herd as well as trying to ensure that each cow has one calf per year and is hopefully therefore served within three months of their previous calf, is a big job and requires a weekly visit from the vet, who checks the health of pre and post natal cows, as well as calves. Chief herdsman Ken Pilkington and James Clark assist. The atmosphere between the colleagues is both highly professional yet fun. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Pregnant cows with imminent due dates are checked by vet Katharine Blease, working with Ken Pilkington, chief herdsman they take blood samples and make sure the cows are not going to be too fat for calving. Keeping a healthy herd as well as trying to ensure that each cow has one calf per year and is hopefully therefore served within three months of their previous calf, is a big job and requires a weekly visit from the vet, who checks pre and post natal cows, as well as calves. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • At the end of her visit vet Katharine Blease gets cleaned up. Keeping a healthy herd as well as trying to ensure that each cow has one calf per year and is therefore served within three months of their previous calf, is a big job and requires a weekly visit from the vet, who checks pre and post natal cows, as well as calves. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • In the calf shed vet Katharine Blease checks on various aspects of the new calves. Taking blood tests and making sure of the overall health and feeding of the new arrivals. Keeping a healthy herd as well as trying to ensure that each cow has one calf per year and is hopefully therefore served within three months of their previous calf, is a big job and requires a weekly visit from the vet, who checks pre and post natal cows, as well as calves. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Cow shed with straw bedding for pregnant heifers and cows. In this shed they are especially looked after in two main sections. On one side are some milking cows, and on the other side the ones nearing their due date. In this section they are again broken down into small groups to help reduce social stress. The dry period is the most important phase of a dairy cow's lactation, where the cow is not giving milk and her udder is prepared for the next lactation. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • In the artificial insemination shed vet Katharine Blease checks which cows are in calf. Those who are found to be pregnant are marked with blue dye by James Clark. Keeping a healthy herd as well as trying to ensure that each cow has one calf per year and is hopefully therefore served within three months of their previous calf, is a big job and requires a weekly visit from the vet, who checks pre and post natal cows, as well as calves. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • During the regular weekly visit from the vet, James Clark gives and injection to a cow which has been diagnosed as not in calf. Keeping a healthy herd as well as trying to ensure that each cow has one calf per year and is hopefully therefore served within three months of their previous calf, is a big job and requires a weekly visit from vet Katharine Blease, who checks the health of pre and post natal cows, as well as calves. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • In the artificial insemination shed vet Katharine Blease checks which cows are in calf using an ultrasound scanner which relays the scan information into goggles she wears on her head. Keeping a healthy herd as well as trying to ensure that each cow has one calf per year and is hopefully therefore served within three months of their previous calf, is a big job and requires a weekly visit from the vet, who checks pre and post natal cows, as well as calves. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • During the regular weekly visit from the vet, James Clark gives and injection to a cow which has been diagnosed as not in calf. Keeping a healthy herd as well as trying to ensure that each cow has one calf per year and is hopefully therefore served within three months of their previous calf, is a big job and requires a weekly visit from vet Katharine Blease, who checks the health of pre and post natal cows, as well as calves. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Young heifers once they are old enough to leave the calving pens spend a few months here in a nearby field, until they are old enough to have their first calves and start milking. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • James Clark rounding up the herd at milking time and bringing them towards the milk parlour. The cows are brought in to individual stalls, their teats are disinfected, and wiped before the milking apparatus is attached. After each cow the apparatus is cleaned and rinsed; as are the stalls. All of this ensures the ultimate cleanliness in the end product, which is tested daily to ensure top quality. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • James Clark rounding up the herd at milking time and bringing them towards the milk parlour. The cows are brought in to individual stalls, their teats are disinfected, and wiped before the milking apparatus is attached. After each cow the apparatus is cleaned and rinsed; as are the stalls. All of this ensures the ultimate cleanliness in the end product, which is tested daily to ensure top quality. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Cows being rounded up at milking time being brought towards the milk parlour. The cows are brought in to individual stalls, their teats are disinfected, and wiped before the milking apparatus is attached. After each cow the apparatus is cleaned and rinsed; as are the stalls. All of this ensures the ultimate cleanliness in the end product, which is tested daily to ensure top quality. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Cows being rounded up at milking time being brought towards the milk parlour. The cows are brought in to individual stalls, their teats are disinfected, and wiped before the milking apparatus is attached. After each cow the apparatus is cleaned and rinsed; as are the stalls. All of this ensures the ultimate cleanliness in the end product, which is tested daily to ensure top quality. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • James Clark scraping the muck out the main cow shed. With approximately 340 in the herd, muck is a constant in the lives of the staff here. It all must be moved away towards a slurry pit. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Artificial insemination plays a very important role to keep the herd at a consistent number. A closed herd with no outside influence from other herds off site apart from the introduction of a bull the aim is that the cows have one calf per year to keep them milking and to replenish their stocks. Here Paul Wilson AI Technician from the company Genus tests each animal in the AI shed to see which is at the correct stage of its oestrus cycle and therefore requires insemination. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Artificial insemination plays a very important role to keep the herd at a consistent number. A closed herd with no outside influence from other herds off site (apart from the introduction of a bull) the aim is that the cows have one calf per year to keep them milking and to replenish their stocks. Here Paul Wilson AI Technician from the company Genus tests each animal in the AI shed to see which is at the correct stage of its oestrus cycle and therefore requires insemination. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Artificial insemination plays a very important role to keep the herd at a consistent number. A closed herd with no outside influence from other herds off site (apart from the introduction of a bull) the aim is that the cows have one calf per year to keep them milking and to replenish their stocks. Here Paul Wilson AI Technician from the company Genus tests each animal in the AI shed to see which is at the correct stage of its oestrus cycle and therefore requires insemination. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Artificial insemination plays a very important role to keep the herd at a consistent number. A closed herd with no outside influence from other herds off site (apart from the introduction of a bull) the aim is that the cows have one calf per year to keep them milking and to replenish their stocks. Here Paul Wilson AI Technician from the company Genus tests each animal in the AI shed to see which is at the correct stage of its oestrus cycle and therefore requires insemination. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Artificial insemination plays a very important role to keep the herd at a consistent number. A closed herd with no outside influence from other herds off site (apart from the introduction of a bull) the aim is that the cows have one calf per year to keep them milking and to replenish their stocks. Here Paul Wilson AI Technician from the company Genus tests each animal in the AI shed to see which is at the correct stage of its oestrus cycle and therefore requires insemination. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Artificial insemination plays a very important role to keep the herd at a consistent number. A closed herd with no outside influence from other herds off site (apart from the introduction of a bull) the aim is that the cows have one calf per year to keep them milking and to replenish their stocks. Here Paul Wilson AI Technician from the company Genus tests each animal in the AI shed to see which is at the correct stage of its oestrus cycle and therefore requires insemination. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Artificial insemination plays a very important role to keep the herd at a consistent number. A closed herd with no outside influence from other herds off site (apart from the introduction of a bull) the aim is that the cows have one calf per year to keep them milking and to replenish their stocks. Here Paul Wilson AI Technician from the company Genus tests each animal in the AI shed to see which is at the correct stage of its oestrus cycle and therefore requires insemination. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • New calves where they are kept in different pens depending age. Wearing collars which trigger automatic feeding machines which mix milk with powdered milk to order for each individual, and tags on their ears for identification. After birth they are taken from their mothers, and are very closely monitored and fed. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Abbie Robinson checking up on the new calves where they are kept in different pens depending age. Wearing collars which trigger the automatic feeding machines which mix milk with powdered milk to order for each individual, and tags on their ears for identification, they are very closely monitored. She delivers colostrum from the new mothers directly to the new born calves. This ensures a solid foundation and builds up their natural defences. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • In the main cow shed where the cows which are milking both pregnant and not pregnant spend their time. The stalls are filled with sand to make their time lying down as comfortable as possible. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Cows being rounded up at milking time being brought towards the milk parlour. The cows are brought in to individual stalls, their teats are disinfected, and wiped before the milking apparatus is attached. After each cow the apparatus is cleaned and rinsed; as are the stalls. All of this ensures the ultimate cleanliness in the end product, which is tested daily to ensure top quality. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • To help with the animal's digestion, rock salt is placed amongst the feed for the cows and heifers to lick. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Cows being rounded up at milking time being brought towards the milk parlour. The cows are brought in to individual stalls, their teats are disinfected, and wiped before the milking apparatus is attached. After each cow the apparatus is cleaned and rinsed; as are the stalls. All of this ensures the ultimate cleanliness in the end product, which is tested daily to ensure top quality. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Cow shed with straw bedding for pregnant heifers and cows. In this shed they are especially looked after in two main sections. On one side are some milking cows, and on the other side the ones nearing their due date. In this section they are again broken down into small groups to help reduce social stress. The dry period is the most important phase of a dairy cow's lactation, where the cow is not giving milk and her udder is prepared for the next lactation. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Cow shed with straw bedding for pregnant heifers and cows. In this shed they are especially looked after in two main sections. On one side are some milking cows, and on the other side the ones nearing their due date. In this section they are again broken down into small groups to help reduce social stress. The dry period is the most important phase of a dairy cow's lactation, where the cow is not giving milk and her udder is prepared for the next lactation. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Farmer Roger Banks chatting to Chief Herdsman, Ken Pilkington. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
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  • Milking time in the milk parlour. With a new parlour planned this is a traditional one which has served many years.. The cows are brought in to individual stalls, their teats are disinfected, and wiped before the milking apparatus is attached. After each cow the apparatus is cleaned and rinsed; as are the stalls. All of this ensures the ultimate cleanliness in the end product, which is tested daily to ensure top quality. Wildon Grange Dairy Farm, Coxwold, North Yorkshire, UK. Owned and run by the Banks family, dairy farming here is a scientific business, where nothing is left to chance. From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, around to clock to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
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