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Damp straw quickly becomes mouldy.  Some of the potential consequences are – A much higher risk of farmers lung. All staff should have high quality face masks which should always…

If cereal grains make up a large proportion of the ration it’s important to be aware of the difference in nutritive value.

Sheep are ruminants meaning they eat forage, and ferment it in the rumen. 

A shorn animal eats 10-15% more than an unshorn animal resulting in a quicker finishing period.

It is predicted that there will be a high risk of liver fluke this autumn, particularly in the west of the country.

Probably the most common injury in handling facilities is being hit in the face when trying to shut a hinged gate.  A common response from cattle is, as the bottom…

Recommended condition score targets for spring calving suckler cows are for a score of 3 at housing and 2.5 at calving.  These targets have been settled upon as the best…

Some practical tips on minimising the risk from pneumonia when animals are housed.

Mycotoxins are toxic substances produced through growth of certain fungal species on grain and other materials in the environment.  The can adversely affect animal and human health if eaten in sufficient quantity.

Where straw is in short supply it is important to take all possible measures to save wastage.