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Faecal Egg Counts (FEC) to Monitor Parasite Load
In a changing climate, the epidemiology of internal parasites affecting sheep and cattle is also changing, with outbreaks seen at unusual times of the year and novel pathogens expanding their…
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How To Identify Milk Drop Syndrome in Dairy Cattle
Milk drop syndrome is a common problem, and a seasonal peak is often seen during the autumn and winter, although it can occur all year round. However, identifying the root…
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Learning Lessons from Unexpected Resignations
Staff resignations, particularly those that are unexpected, can be hard to deal with and leave you feeling angry, deflated, and frustrated. However, it is important to deal with them in…
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Agribusiness News October 2023 – Management Matters: Cash is King
Cash is King Bank balances are under pressure across the industry. Crop and milk prices have dropped sharply since last year, while input costs for all producers have not returned…
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Agribusiness News October 2023 – Inputs: Feed
Feed Market Update Monitoring the feed market and buying at the optimum time is vital to managing variable costs in any successful livestock production system. The feed market has been…
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Agribusiness News October 2023 – Sector Focus: Dairy
Focus on What you Can Control! While the milk price and many input costs are out of our hands; there are still opportunities to reduce costs in areas we can…
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Agribusiness News October 2023 – Milk
Positivity in dairy markets but will milk prices respond? Milk volumes are now past the trough and will continue to rise until the flush. Dairy commodities are showing positive movements…
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Agribusiness News October 2023 – Sector Focus: Greenhouse Gases
Science-Based Targets Links to Farming Activities The number of companies committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by adhering to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has increased by 87%, with…
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Agribusiness News October 2023 – Sheep
Prime sheep sales are starting to pick up pace after a slow start, with lambs taking longer to finish this year. The price is currently above that of the previous…
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Agribusiness News October 2023 – Beef
Beef Prices Strengthening Since the start of September beef prices have strengthened after two months of tumbling trade. Warmer weather at the start of the month, back to school demand…
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