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Stock Talk – Planning Ahead of Tupping Time

31 August 2023

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In this podcast we hear from SAC Veterinary Investigation Officer Megan Fergusson. Megan talks to us about how to give your flock the best chance of a successful lambing next…

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Trace element deficiencies in growing lambs

Any disease or ill health in livestock can have a negative impact on production through reduced growth rates, fertility, and rearing ability. Poor or prolonged performance will result in a…

Thrill of the Hill – A Flock for the Future

29 June 2023

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THRILL OF THE HILL | Sheep are synonymous with the farmed upland environment in Scotland but in times of change and with external and policy pressures now on it, the…

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Indoor Lambing Management

As lambing time approaches, we tackle key challenges in this timely video, where we address colostrum, hygiene, iodine supply and reducing antibiotics at lambing time.   Related FAS Resources Planning…

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…

Improving Lamb Carcass Quality – CT Scanning

15 February 2023

Following on from a webinar on the topic, find out what CT scanning is and how it can be used to improve lamb carcass quality. This publication will explain the…

Stock Talk – SRUC Kirkton Research Update

In this podcast we will hear from Nicola Lambe and Claire Morgan-Davies, who are based at SRUC Hill & Mountain Research Centre, Kirkton & Auchtertyre Farms. They talk about the…

Agribusiness News February 2023

Welcome to the February edition of Agribusiness News.  If you prefer to download this document click the download button. Subscribe to receive this newsletter to your inbox each month.  …

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…



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