Publications

This Scottish Government funded project report details work involving 12 suckler herds where cow nutritional status was investigated by metabolic profiling over the 2020 calving period. Cows were blood sampled one month pre- and post-calving to identify whether energy, protein and mineral intakes were adequate. Information was also gathered on body condition score change and rations to help assess nutritional status and whether this could be linked to subsequent reproductive performance.

The May 2021 edition of Agribusiness News is now available to download.  Along with the regular monthly articles on policy, cereals, beef, potatoes, sheep and milk, this month have policy…

Technical Note (TN742): Predator Control for Conservation Predator control is a long-established part of rural land management in Scotland, primarily for the protection of game and livestock. It can be…

Farm Manager Donald Barrie from Glensaugh Farm (James Hutton Institute) shares his management practices and top tips for making quality forage, while minimising the impact on the environment.

Improving cow comfort and reducing cow stress is now seen as a given route to improving production as well as animal welfare.  One of the most stressful times for the…

Ross MacKenzie shares his experiences of rearing pigs.

Janette Sutherland speaks to Ross MacKenzie about his work in the pig industry and setting up breeding units.

Andy McGowan from Scottish Pig Producers gives an overview of the Scottish pig industry.

Do you have your scanning results, too many triplets, dreading feeding pet lambs?  Considering breeding the hoggs or want to make a better job of it?  Then this is webinar…

The new entrants spring newsletter is now available, this includes a summary of what is planned for the coming year, a look back on last year’s highlights, information of FAS…