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A New Start Webinar Series

…date with sheep record keeping. A factsheet on sheep record keeping is also available here Ruminant Nutrition Ever wondered what your animal requires and when? The best way to feed…

Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF) – An Overview

…the soil samples are taken. Animal health and welfare Up to two of the animal health and welfare options can be undertaken each year. The options are: Bull pre-breeding examination…

Farm Management Handbook 2023/24

Preparing for Winter Housing

…animal for better welfare. Animal typeSpace allowance Live weight (kg) Solid Floors Fully Slatted Bedded Area Total Area Suckler Cow & Calf (excluding creep area) 500 3.75 5.00 2.50 600…

…for your system? The balancing act of mineral nutrition Ensuring the animal’s requirements are met correctly without under or over supplying minerals involves a very careful balancing act. Deficiency in…

Cattle Mineral Supplementation

…as seen in Table 1, these trace elements are essential in the animal’s growth, productivity, and immunity. There are seven key trace elements that are required by the animal, these…

Alternatives to Chemical Control of Bracken

…diet to avoid bracken poisoning. The presence of ticks is another consideration and something that pig owners should plan for to maintain high standards of animal welfare. Finally, pigs are…

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Home > You searched for animal welfare updates Quick links: Publications News Events Useful Links Animal health and welfare is a subject of great public concern. It is a Scottish…

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Home > You searched for animal welfare updates Quick links: Publications News Events Useful Links Animal health and welfare is a subject of great public concern. It is a Scottish…