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nfections in newborn calves and lambs are likely to be a bigger problem than normal this spring due to the severe shortage of straw.  As a consequence, both the use of antibiotics and mortality rates are likely to increase.

Shortage of straw for bedding housed cattle is a real risk this year.  One of the potential impacts could be an increase in cases of coccidiosis, particularly if we have a late spring and turnout is delayed.

In November we diagnosed severe Psoroptic mange in a bull.  This is a very unusual diagnosis in Scotland with previous cases, reported from the Borders in 2014 and 1984, linked to cattle imports from Ireland and France. 

Some examples of conditions when pain relief should be used are: Lameness: Lameness is a serious welfare issue in sheep and cattle and pain relief be considered part of the…

Are you short of silage for spring calvers calving from March onwards? Some tips for getting through this are included in the article.

Heather Stevenson discusses the problems associated with vitamin A and E deficiencies.

When purchasing complete feeds to complement forages we can use a compound or a blended feed.

We have had a few cases reported recently of phosphatic calculi in male lambs/tups.

Some theories on prolapse prevention – please note there is very little scientific evidence here

Lynn Gibson gives some advice navel dipping of lambs.