Search results for: animal welfare updates
Search results for: animal welfare updates
MMN September 2024 – Milk Market Update
…Health and Welfare Group has developed new resources to encourage farmers to report all abortions and stillbirths, as well as submit samples for testing to help better understand and manage…
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Managing Grassland Under Organic Systems
…crop and soil nutrient management, weed control and grassland management. The principles of organic farming place food quality, human health, environment, animal welfare and socio-economic aims at the core of…
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MMN November 2024 – Milk Market Update
…This Edinburgh-based company is planning to manufacture a dental gag for cattle to aid treatment and prevent dental conditions that can significantly impact welfare and therefore productivity. In addition to…
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Agribusiness News January 2025 – 2024 Environmental Roundup
…Farm Plans including carbon, biodiversity, soil, pest management and animal welfare considerations, and peatland and wetland cross compliance. The recent budget indicates no change going forward to Pillar 1 (BPS,…
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Mentoring for Next Generation Farmers & Crofters
…of a business, such as finance and business planning, animal welfare and livestock care, and traditional skills e.g. stone walling or hedge laying. Experienced mentors can receive up to £1,200…
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Green Bedding for the Dairy Herd
…machines and be able to fix any problems? As always cow health and welfare are the top priority, and particular attention should be paid to intramammary health as well as…
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Risk of Schmallenberg in Lambing Flocks and Calving Herds this Spring
Schmallenberg virus (SBV) is transmitted by the biting insects of the Culicoides family (midge) and can cross the placenta to infect foetuses. Foetal deformities can occur if an animal is…
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MMN March 2025 – Milk Market Update
…uses a specially modified telehandler bucket and moving technique to minimise risk of injury to both the cow and personnel when dealing with downer cows, helping improve their overall welfare….
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MMN March 2025 – Turning Out Heifers, Fed not Forgotten
…which can hinder growth. Consider utilising the Preparing for Sustainable Farming, animal health and welfare intervention funding to investigate if a parasite burden is present and receive veterinary advice on…
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Funded Support for Lambing Season Success
…animal health and welfare and other topics that can help to identify any risks or challenges you may face during lambing. To find out more and apply for funding, visit…
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