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A New Start Webinar Series

…date with sheep record keeping. A factsheet on sheep record keeping is also available here Ruminant Nutrition Ever wondered what your animal requires and when? The best way to feed…

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Whole Farm Plans for Dairy Farms

…plan Animal health and welfare plans are designed to optimise health and welfare, which can improve efficiency, performance and reduce emissions. The plan must include the following: Contact details for…

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Guide to Transporting Livestock

…on transporting animals in extreme temperatures see: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/keeping-farm-animals-and-horses-in-extreme-weather Animal Behaviour and Handling Most animals will be transported at least once in their lifetime. Animals can be stubborn and may not…

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Preparing for Winter Housing

animal for better welfare. Animal typeSpace allowance Live weight (kg) Solid Floors Fully Slatted Bedded Area Total Area Suckler Cow & Calf (excluding creep area) 500 3.75 5.00 2.50 600…

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Home > You searched for animal welfare updates Quick links: Publications News Events Useful Links Animal health and welfare is a subject of great public concern. It is a Scottish…

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Home > You searched for animal welfare updates Quick links: Publications News Events Useful Links Animal health and welfare is a subject of great public concern. It is a Scottish…

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Sheep mineral supplementation

…for your system? The balancing act of mineral nutrition Ensuring the animal’s requirements are met correctly without under or over supplying minerals involves a very careful balancing act. Deficiency in…

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