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Spring Calving Nutrition and Management
Feeding a suckler cow throughout the year is the most expensive part of her production. Her progeny, the calf, is the only annual output generated, therefore it is vital to…
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Holistic Management: Part 3 – Holistic Context
This is the third of a four-part series exploring holistic grassland management. The other articles in this series cover an introduction to Holistic Management, the Holistic Decision Making Framework, and…
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Water Scarcity Case Study: Alternative watering of livestock
Background Following an AECS application in 2016 to fence off watercourses from grazing livestock, combined with a move to outwintering of cattle, Whitriggs Farm had an increased demand on their…
Read More > about Water Scarcity Case Study: Alternative watering of livestockWhat does the future look like for forest fencing?
Deer play a key role in shaping habitats across Scotland, and if not carefully managed, they can be a persistent source of trouble for anyone seeking to establish new woodlands. Whilst…
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An important part of any successful conversion to grassland is making sure that you have the appropriate infrastructure in place to support the new system. This article is intended to…
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Holistic Management: Part 2 – Holistic Decision Making Framework
This is the second of a four-part series exploring holistic grassland management. The other articles in this series cover an introduction to Holistic Management, the Holistic Decision Making Framework, Holistic…
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MMN March 2024 – Renewed Support for Slurry Storage
Nothing says Happy Valentine’s Day like support for slurry storage! Eagle-eyed readers of Milk Manager News will have noticed that it has been some time since the announcement of continued…
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MMN March 2024 – Dairy Cow Building Design
Building layout is important to ensure that dairy cows have good access to feed, water and space for lying to maximise cow comfort and productivity. Feeding It is important to…
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MMN March 2024 – Rumen Microbes: Adapting to change
The rumen is a diverse and complex ecosystem of microbes comprising of bacteria, archaea, protozoa and fungi. These rumen microbes are vital in the digestion and breakdown of fibre, starch…
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MMN March 2024 – Are Robots for Me?
With the ongoing problem of finding good reliable labour, dairy farmers are increasingly asking themselves: Should I be looking at robots to milk my herd? In the following article I…
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