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More Sheep Issues To Look Out For In This Extreme Weather
Poppy Frater gives us tips on what to look out for in your sheep during this period of snowy weather.
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The Many Factors Influencing Milk Quality
Improvements in milk quality can make a big difference to the monthly milk cheque and at SRUC’s three dairy herds, which are on Arla manufacturing contracts, raising the butterfat by…
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Forage Stocktake
Now is a good time to assess silage and straw stocks to ensure that you have enough to see you through to spring turnout. Take a look at what stock is currently being fed and review rations to make sure that stock are being fed appropriately.
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Investigating Sheep Abortions
Lambing is underway for many pedigree flocks and will be due to start soon for lots of others. As such, SRUC Veterinary services are starting to see sheep abortions coming into the lab. Abortion investigations can help to reduce the incidence this year and hopefully help to prevent abortions next year.
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Importance of Long Fibre in Intensive Rations
Cattle which are fed on an ad-lib cereal-based finisher ration can have exceptional performance. In order to achieve this exceptional performance good management is vital.
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Keeping Male Calves Entire?
With calving either started or not far away, on many farms, now is the time for breeders to consider whether they castrate their bull calves or keep them entire.
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Plant Poisoning In Sheep
With the recent snow falling and the lack of grass sheep are more likely to seek shelter and forage on alternative sources.
Read More >Eye Conditions of Adult Sheep
There are three main eye conditions of the ewe, all of which can be associated with harsh winter weather and housing of ewes.
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The Importance Of Vitamins – Vitamin D
Vitamin D is critical for normal development and growth. The primary function of vitamin D is to increase blood plasma calcium and phosphorous to a level which will support normal mineralisation of bone.
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Wormers And The Soil
I have seen several videos recently telling farmers to reduce their use of wormers or cut them out altogether to reduce their impact on soil ecosystems. This message is over simplistic and could be detrimental to animal performance and more importantly have a negative impact on animal welfare.
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