Events
Sustainable Sheep Systems: Ewe Body Condition and Lamb Survival
Time: 7:00 pmWe’re delighted to welcome you back for Season 6 of the Sustainable Sheep Systems series, focusing this year on ‘Reducing Losses at Lambing’. Industry estimates suggest that around 15% of…
Building Resilience on Farm: Responding to Extremes – Easter Ross
Time: 10:15 am
Join us at Rhynie Farm by kind permission of the Ross family where we will discuss how changing weather patterns are affecting arable farming in Scotland and what farmers can…
Shetland Crofting Discussion Group – Parasitic Resistance
Time: 6:00 pm
Anthelmintic resistance in ruminants and how & when we use worming treatments is changing fast. The continued efficacy of treatments hinges on everyone using existing treatments appropriately. Come along to…
West Coast Calves – Skye
Time: 7:00 pm
Join us for an informative and engaging evening for those with suckler herds on the West Coast on 28th October. The evening will cover key topics including policy updates and…
Lameness Control – Keep Your Flock a Step Ahead
Time: 10:30 am
Lameness is one of the most important welfare issues in the sheep industry. It costs the industry £80 – 85 million per annum. Join us at the Trentham Hotel, Dornoch…
Succession Planning for Crofters Shetland Mainland – Handing on Your Croft
Time: 6:00 pm
Know your options & plan for the future Whether you are a crofter looking to retire, need to write a crofting will, or you are part of the next generation…
Nutrient Management & IPM Workshop – Perthshire
This is a practical workshop covering soil management and the practical considerations when optimising soil and nutrient management, helping farmers to build their knowledge and understanding of soil and nutrient…
West Coast Calves Knocknagael Bull Stud – Improving Calf Quality
Time: 11:00 am
Bull fertility and management massively impact the productivity and profitability of your suckler herd. Join us at The Scottish Government Bull Stud at Knocknagael for a tour of the facility with…
Beef Nutrition Workshop Lanark – Get Your Cows in Shape for Calving
Time: 10:30 am
Nutrition plays a fundamental role in cow health, fertility, calving performance and calf health, while also having a significant impact on feed costs. Getting nutrition right during late pregnancy is…
Beef Nutrition Workshop Aberdeen – Get Your Cows in Shape for Calving
Time: 10:30 am
Nutrition plays a fundamental role in cow health, fertility, calving performance and calf health, while also having a significant impact on feed costs. Getting nutrition right during late pregnancy is particularly important for maintaining optimal cow condition, supporting a successful calving and giving calves the best possible start.
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