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Check ewes at weaning to allow time to rectify poor condition
Weaning is an ideal time to assess ewes’ body condition score (BCS), as well as checking teeth, feet, and udders, as it leaves sufficient time
Heat stress mitigation more important for cows in changing climate
With periods of extreme high temperatures more likely and less predictable in the changing UK climate, dairy farmers need to be more prepared to combat
Maximising Lamb Growth Rates Post-Weaning
Maximising lamb growth rates post-weaning should be a priority for sheep farmers, given the positive impact that earlier finishing can have on overall flock performance.
Garlic blocks help minimise fly worry and reduce disease spread
Feeding garlic to cattle and sheep as a natural insect repellent can help to reduce problems caused by flies, midges and ticks, according to Rumenco
Copper key to dairy cow fertility following waterlogging
Dairy farms grazing pastures that have been waterlogged over the winter should be mindful of potential mineral imbalances and their impact on the reproductive performance
Nutrient supplementation at grass key to flock performance
Sheep farmers in the UK are being urged to give greater consideration to the mineral and trace element supplementation of lactating ewes and their lambs
Supplementation drives forage system success
Careful, yet sustained, supplementation has helped the Tilson family’s Cheviot flock to get more nutrition from forage while reducing costly concentrate inputs. John, Marion and
Conditions take toll on forage and flock performance
Extreme weather conditions in north Yorkshire over the last couple of years have impacted on the low input system at Tom Carlisle’s farm near Skipton.
Silage additive keeps forage cool
In a bid to improve the quality and stability of his maize clamp, Somerset dairy farmer, Chris Briggs tested a new silage additive which has