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Ensuring All Calves Get the Best Start: Dystocia’s Affect on Early Beef & Dairy Calf Nutrition – event summary
The future success and profitability of every farm begins with the farm’s young stock. During this successful meeting, Katrina Henderson, (Veterinary Investigation Officer from SAC Veterinary Services) spoke about the importance…
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Sustainable and profitable dairying (Carrutherstown) – event summary
The meeting was based on Hardgrove Farm at Dumfries and was delivered by a range of staff covering 4 main topics which are essential to ensure that dairy farming is…
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New Entrants to Farming: Do you know what happens at the vet lab after you drop off a sample or carcass? – event summary
This meeting was targeted towards New Entrants to farming and was only suitable for those who had a strong stomach, were over 16 years old and not pregnant! Despite the…
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Livestock Health and Welfare (SAC Vets Perth) – event summary
Tour of the vet lab with practical demonstrations and discussions looking at disease and parasite control and management practices to help improve herd and flock efficiencies. The event was held…
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Calving techniques – event summary
A practical evening of calving techniques with SAC vet Franz, and SAC Consultant Graham Fraser. The event will be based on topics including, where 27 Farmers attended. Practical session on…
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Buying Healthy Breeding Stock: Johne’s – event summary
‘Buying Healthy Breeding Stock – Johne’s’ meeting Johne’s disease does not become apparent in breeding stock for a number of years. However during this time, infected animals could be passing…
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Getting the MOOves Right! – event summary
This event was held in the Stronsay Community Centre on 9th February 2017 from 7.30pm – 9.00pm. The event will cover topics on The new ScotMoves scheme Discussing Liver Fluke…
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Livestock Efficiency: Balancing Innovation, Nutrition and Grass/Soil Management (Campbeltown) – event summary
Nether Largie farm is a sheep farm owned by the Malcolm family just outside of Kilmartin in Mid Argyll. The event was well attended, with delegates being split into…
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Resilience of the Hill Flock – event summary
Hill sheep farmers attended an open meeting in a local hotel in Tomintoul. An enthusiastic group who engaged in questions, sharing concerns and raising awareness of own experiences. The meeting…
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Till the Cows Come Home – event summary
We held a FAS open day on behalf of the Scottish Government on 7th February 2017. There was an excellent representation of local Caithness farmers and crofters, with over 80…
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