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RHI: Keeping the paperwork right (FWN 30)
Among the farming community are many biomass boiler owners who have decided to produce their own woodfuel. A sensible choice as they have both the space to store raw material…
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Making Small Scale Forestry Work (FWN 30)
KF Forestry is a division of the multi-functional contract services offered by Kingdom Farming LLP who currently manage approximately 8000 acres. KF Forestry offers skill and expertise to a diverse…
Read More >The Cost Of Bull Infertility
The cost of bull infertility will vary considerably depending on the exact circumstances. In the following example we have compared a completely infertile bull v a sub fertile bull.
Read More >A Dry Lie For Calves
If spring is delaying the turnout of newly calved cows, remember to create a dedicated creep area and, despite its cost, do not scrimp on straw for newly born calves.
Read More >Lead Alert
Analysis of SAC data for the past 5 years shows that 92.5% of lead poisoning cases were diagnosed during the grazing season. Of these almost three quarters occurred in May and June.
Read More >Sulphur For Grass And Crops
Historically, in the UK sulphur was deposited on land from the atmosphere in quantities which were adequate for our crops, but today very little sulphur lands on our fields. As a result, applications of sulphur to crops has become an essential part of nutrient management planning.
Read More >Respect The Lambing Site
Approximately two days before lambing, biological changes occur in the ewe triggered by the foetal lamb. These cause the ewe to show specific behaviors which are important for lamb survival including, isolation and shelter-seeking and birth site choice.
Read More >Tips For Treating Lambs Navels
A wet navel allows for a direct route for bacteria to travel into the lamb.
Read More >Turned in Eyelids
Entropion of lambs occurs with the turning in of one or both lower eyelids. It is a congenital disorder, meaning it is often present at birth.
Read More >Dangerous Cows
Unfortunately all breeds have some aggressive animals even though the majority claim docility as a major strength for their specific breed
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