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Nematodirus Warning
The SCOPS nematodirus forecast map (www.scops.org.uk) predicts that for Dumfries and Galloway hatching will commence in 7 to 14 days if the warmer weather continues. This will start creeping up the country as warmer weather continues.
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Creep Feed To Aid Condition
If ewes are leaner following the extended winter/late spring and grass growth continues to be limited (<4 cm), offer the lambs creep feed to take the pressure of the ewe.
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Fast Forage Options
With the inevitable lower yield of grass this year, due to the delayed spring, the pressure to get lambs growing and away is ever greater to preserve forage supply going into the winter. In addition, there is no doubt some fields need attention. This could be an opportunity to establish some short term, fast growing grasses in order to fill the forage gap in the back end.
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Emergency Feeding of Hill Ewes
Hill ewes are getting well through lambing, but with ewes leaner, a scarcity of grass, and low forage stocks, emergency feeding must be given to aid milk production and maintain condition of the ewe.
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Thin Cows and Calves at Grass
Supplementary feed is required for thin cows with their calves turned out where there is little grass available.
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Thin Cows Still To Calve
If cows are thin (condition score 1-2) right now at calving, take action to prevent calf and or/cow losses.
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With a lack of grass and a flush of grass to come it is important to remember about magnesium supplementation. Magnesium is not stored and a daily dietary intake is…
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Remember the rest of the flock albeit replacement ewe hoggs for gimmering, tups or cast ewes also need extra nutrition.
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If cows are losing significant body condition, they will have poorer submission and conception rates.
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Fodder Beet
Fodder beet is a root crop of great interest in the ruminant nutrition world due to its huge potential as a high yielding, high energy winter forage.
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