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FAS TV S5 Episode 15
On this week’s FAS TV, we meet the founders of Herd Advance and hear about their Stockman system – a real time precision performance and health monitoring system with integrated remote drafting and selection. We hear from vet Tim Geratghty on how this new tech can reduce stress in cattle handling and ultimately improve cattle health and efficiency and we also hear from farmer Robbie Newlands on his experience of using Stockman and the benefits for his finishing enterprise.
Please Note that FAS TV is taking a break and we will be back with more stories from pumpkin patches to virtual fencing, look out for new episodes in November.
FAS TV covers a wide range of topics across sectors, as well as regular updates on regulatory and policy changes.
In our latest episode of Rural Roundup, George Chalmers and Mary-Jane Lawrie discuss the aftermath of storm Amy, speak to Gilmour Lawrie ahead of the much-anticipated AgriScot 2025 and talk about upcoming deadlines including EFA green cover, PSF, SSBSS and SUSS.
FAS TV S5 Episode 15
On this week’s FAS TV, we meet the founders of Herd Advance and hear about their Stockman system – a real time precision performance and health monitoring system with integrated remote drafting and selection. We hear from vet Tim Geratghty on how this new tech can reduce stress in cattle handling and ultimately improve cattle health and efficiency and we also hear from farmer Robbie Newlands on his experience of using Stockman and the benefits for his finishing enterprise.
Please Note that FAS TV is taking a break and we will be back with more stories from pumpkin patches to virtual fencing, look out for new episodes in November.
FAS TV is a weekly agricultural show which recreates traditional on-farm visits.
Designed for farmers and crofters, each episode delivers technical messages in a digestible format, with real farmers demonstrating advice in practice.
Events
- 23 Oct Livestock Traceability Pop Up Stand – St Boswells
- 23 Oct Integrating Trees Network Event: Walking & Talking Trees with the Dobie family
- 24 Oct Nutrient Management & IPM Workshop – Ayr
- 28 Oct Profiting from Health Planning: Cattle – Midlothian
- 28 Oct Financial Management: Robust Business for the Future – Stirling
- 28 Oct Nutrient Management & IPM Workshop – Elgin
- 28 Oct WIA Wigtown: Building Resilient Businesses
- 28 Oct Financial Management: Robust Business For The Future – Stranraer
- 28 Oct Sustainable Beef Systems Finishing Strong: Nutrition Webinar
- 29 Oct Carbon Audits for Crofters – Bettyhill
Events
- 23 Oct Livestock Traceability Pop Up Stand – St Boswells
- 23 Oct Integrating Trees Network Event: Walking & Talking Trees with the Dobie family
- 24 Oct Nutrient Management & IPM Workshop – Ayr
- 28 Oct Profiting from Health Planning: Cattle – Midlothian
- 28 Oct Financial Management: Robust Business for the Future – Stirling
- 28 Oct Nutrient Management & IPM Workshop – Elgin
- 28 Oct WIA Wigtown: Building Resilient Businesses
- 28 Oct Financial Management: Robust Business For The Future – Stranraer
- 28 Oct Sustainable Beef Systems Finishing Strong: Nutrition Webinar
- 29 Oct Carbon Audits for Crofters – Bettyhill
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