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The Bedding Materials Directory
This booklet explores the various materials available for bedding.
Read More >Technical Note (TN689) Cattle Housing and Ventilation
To ensure that good health and maximum performance is obtained from housed livestock the provision of effective ventilation is crucial. This guide outlines the design and ventilation in housing for cattle.
Read More >Better Soil and Grassland Management
Soil is the raw material from which most food is produced, and is a precious natural resource. Soil conditions on beef and sheep farms directly influence how well grass and forage crops grow, and the quality of feed they produce. As soil plays such an integral part in farming, it is important to assess and monitor its chemical and physical properties.
Read More >Registering a Croft or Small Holding for Cattle and Sheep
Starting crofting or farming can be a complicated process. Researching which organisations you need to register with and finding the forms you have to fill in is usually the first step. This practical guide is aimed at assisting you through the registration process when acquiring land, cattle and sheep.
Read More >QMS Worm Control in Sheep
As the UK sheep industry has intensified and become more reliant on pastures grazed only by sheep, the dependence on anthelmintics has increased. The heavy use and misuse of these relatively cheap products has led to the development of resistance. The industry needs to act now so worms can be effectively controlled in the years to come.
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