Publications
Forage Crop – Thankerton Camp Case Study
Michael Shannon farms 215 acres at Thankerton Camp Farm at the foot of Tinto in South Lanarkshire. Michael finishes 300 native bred cattle each year from forage with no concentrates with around half being marketed through his own butchery and farm shop, Damn Delicious.
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Forage Crop – Kenmure Case Study
Stuart McWhirter farms 1,300 acres in partnership with younger brother John and his mother Hazel. The land is a combination of hill, rough grazing and improved grassland.
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TN 754 Utilising Maternal Trait EBVs of Beef Bulls
Bull selection is a vital part of breeding replacements. Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) are a valuable tool to help us select the best bull for the job. If breeding heifer replacements key maternal traits to look for include milk and calving ease. This Technical Note provides an overview of the maternal trait EBVs and Indexes available, and how to interpret and use them to select the best bulls for your herd.
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Precision solutions to animal health & welfare: Dairy Calf
In this episode, Tiffany Mactaggart and George Gauley are joined by Professor Marie Haskell and Dr David Bell at Crichton Royal Farm, a dairy research and innovation centre in Dumfries.…
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Sheep Record Keeping Factsheet
The aim of this factsheet is to summarise the key details of sheep record keeping. It can be used as a guide to find out what is expected from you as a producer to meet legislative and traceability requirements.
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TN757: Management of manganese in soils for arable crops
Manganese (Mn) deficiency is the most widespread trace element problem in arable crops in the UK and is most seen in cereals. This deficiency has increased in importance over the…
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Relinquishment and Assignation of Agricultural Tenancies
The relinquishment and assignation of agricultural tenancies became live on 28th February 2021 by the Land Reform Scotland Act 2016, with a new section (32A)
being introduced.
Livestock Health Management – Do you have a Plan?
The health of your herd or flock is paramount to every farmer and crofter. To ensure the complete wellbeing of all your stock it is advisable to carry out a…
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