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Search results for: animal welfare updates
Disbudding Calves
Disbudding calves is a common management procedure on many beef and dairy farms. Horns pose as a potential welfare issue to cattle as well as being a potential safety risk…
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Forage Utilisation and Back-up Options
For those new to forage crops this year or those looking to improve utilisation, it is worth considering means to uphold good animal welfare and performance whilst maximising utilisation of…
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Cattle Health Factsheet
…rather than being used to decide when an animal requires treatment. However, prevention is better than cure as once an animal has become ill, any treatment may only be symptomatic,…
Read More >Farm Animal Emotions Quiz
Farm Animal Emotions Quiz…
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Farm Woodland News (FWN 34) Spring 2020
…pest causing a big problem for restocking Diversifying your Woodlands – Growing alternative conifers for timber Providing Welfare Facilities for Forestry Operations Modern Apprenticeships Branch out into Trees and Timber…
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Dairy cow lameness
Lameness is a huge welfare issue in the dairy industry. One of the most common causes of lameness is digital dermatitis and effective footbathing is an important part of controlling…
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Avoiding Accidental Pregnancies In Young Heifers
Every year we hear stories of unwanted pregnancies in heifer calves, an issue that creates a lot of work, cost and is a potential animal welfare issue. As we push…
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Agribusiness News May 2024 – Policy Brief
…days. So, if you think that you may lose calf payments due to extended calving periods, seek advice now with regards herd nutrition, replacement heifer management and health and welfare…
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Grant Support For Croft Woodland Creation: A Comparison
…Agricultural Business · Item must meet one or several of scheme objectives: Preserve and improve the natural environment, hygiene conditions and animal welfare standards, or promote the diversification of farm…
Read More >Trace Element Supplementation In Sheep Flocks
Trace element deficiencies affect livestock’s health, welfare, and performance. Providing adequate minerals may also reduce veterinary and medicine costs, and lower mortality rates. Mineral deficiencies can be very localised. However,…
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