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Stock Talk: Dairy Genomics

29 December 2023

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In this podcast we hear from Rhona McAlister who is Precision Animal Health Commercial Manager (genomics specialist) with Zoetis. Rhona speaks about the role of genomics and how it can…

Agribusiness News March 2023

Welcome to the March edition of Agribusiness News.  If you prefer to download this document click the download button.   N e w s  i n  b r i e…

Arial picture of Waterways within land

NVZ Rules Refresher

18 January 2023

Nitrate Vulnerable Zones have been a feature of farming life in the more intensively farmed parts of Scotland for more than 20 years. Click this download for a practical guide…

Agribusiness News January 2023

Welcome to the January edition of Agribusiness News.  If you prefer to download this document click the download button. N e w s  I n  B r i e f…

New Entrants – Preparing for Winter Housing

6 December 2022

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In this short video SRUC VIO Megan Fergusson gives an overview of what you should be doing to prepare for housing and highlights the common health conditions including pneumonia that…

Agribusiness News December 2022

Welcome to the December edition of Agribusiness News.  If you prefer to download this document click the download button.   News in brief COP27 spotlights on food & energy security…

The Farm Management Handbook 2022/23

Farm Management Handbook 2022/23

The 44th edition Farm Management Handbook 2023/24 is out now! The 43rd edition of the Farm Management Handbook is an essential tool for any progressive farm business, providing a comprehensive…

Fresian heifers

Dry Cow Management for a Successful Transition into the Milking Herd

This factsheet focuses on the non-nutritional factors that are important to help dry dairy cows achieve a trouble free-calving and successful transition into the milking herd. Related FAS Resources Dry…

Reducing Calving Difficulty – Pelvic Scoring Heifers Case Study

Making pelvic scoring part of one farmer’s heifer selection policy has enabled him to reduce stress, labour and costs involved in calving his heifer batch each year. Click download to…



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