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Having a Field Day with Grass (Stornoway) – event summary
Event Summary It was standing room only at the Lewis and Harris Auction Mart on Friday 24 March when crofters, young and old alike, packed in to hear Franz Brulisauer…
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Here Comes Summer: Getting It Right With Seasonal Lets – event summary
Hazel Laughton and Jennifer Brown from SAC Consulting gave an overview of the new ScotMoves legislation for moving cattle to seasonal lets within business ownership, what is required for seasonal…
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Growing a Grass Wedge: Rotational & Paddock Grazing Tips for Cattle & Sheep – event summary
Grassland management is a key element to improving cattle & sheep outputs. This meeting highlighted ways to significantly improve grassland utilisation and give farmers and land managers the confidence…
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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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