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Restrictions on the use of substances having hormonal or thyrostatic action and beta-agonists in farm animals (SMR 5)
The aim is to prohibit the illegal use in stock farming of substances that have a hormonal or thyrostatic action and beta-agonists and also to prevent the residues these substances leave in meat and other foodstuffs from entering the human or animal food chain.
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Food and feed law (SMR 4)
The aim is to ensure the safe production of food for human consumption and food or feed that is fed to food-producing animals.
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Conservation of flora and fauna (SMR 3)
The aim is to conserve land designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Many SACs are also designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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Conservation of wild birds (SMR 2)
The aim is to protect wild birds. If you have land classified as a Special Protection Area (SPA), the aim is also to protect their eggs and nests.
Read More > about Conservation of wild birds (SMR 2)Nitrate vulnerable zones (SMR 1)
The aim is to reduce the pollution of waters caused or induced by nitrates from agricultural sources and to prevent such pollution occurring in the future.
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With many beef and sheep silages lower in protein this year it is important that you analyse your silage.
Read More > about Minimum Protein Requirement In Overall DietBeware Of Low Protein Silage
Get your silage analysed. Low protein levels (below 8% – 9%) that go undetected can cause ill thrift as well as rumen impaction. Even if cows are too fit, diluting low protein silage with straw could spell disaster.
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A five point plan to minimise embryonic losses in ewes.
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Pollution prevention
Unintentional losses from routine activities could be costing you money. For ideas and information on reducing diffuse pollution risks and how this can benefit the farm business, visit www.farmingandwaterscotland.org.
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The following are topics that the abattoirs would like to keep reminding their supplier.
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