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North East Organic Farming Discussion Group – Craibstone Visit (Event Summary)
This was the second meeting of year two of the North East Organic Farming Discussion Group. We started with a farm tour of Craibstone led by Stewart Rae the Farm…
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Teat Sealants and Mastitis of Dry Period Origin
As there is increasing pressure on dairy farmers to reduce antibiotic usage and practice selective dry cow therapy (SDCT), the use of internal teat sealants is becoming increasingly important to…
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Magnesium Supplementation For Cows
With a lack of grass and a flush of grass to come it is important to remember about magnesium supplementation. Magnesium is not stored and a daily dietary intake is…
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Dealing with a Late Spring and Forage Shortages
Grass growth is likely two to three weeks behind normal and many dairy farms are running short of forage, with the added difficulty of getting cows out to grass due…
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Palatable Bracken Risk
With a late spring, beware when putting sheep or cattle onto land with an emerging large number of bracken fronds. Youngstock are most vulnerable, particularly newborn’s being introduced to bracken…
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North East Organic Group – Event Summary
This was the first meeting of year two of the North East Organic farming Discussion Group. Debs Roberts, Organic Policy Manager, SOPA gave a comprehensive update of the organic market…
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Thinking Ahead for Better Suckler Returns: Turriff – Event Summary
Planning ahead could help improve the efficiency and profitability of suckler herds The topic for the meeting was how planning ahead could help improve the efficiency and profitability of suckler…
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Lambing and Calving Management Update – Event Summary
This meeting was well attended, which helped to create a good learning atmosphere for all concerned. George Niven from SAC Consulting Vets spoke about sheep health at lambing, followed by…
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Estimated Breeding Values – Event Summary
Prior to the Spring Breeding Bull Sales, 3 practical workshops were held aimed at assisting producers to choose the ideal bull for their herd. These workshops proved popular and effective…
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Ventilation, Cattle Health & Alternative Bedding – Event Summary
Improving ventilation in cattle sheds is key to improving animal welfare and animal productivity. Good ventilation is key in livestock buildings to reduce instance of disease such as pneumonia as…
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