Search results for: animal welfare updates
Search results for: animal welfare updates
Milk Manager News May 2023 – Cows Off Colour? Know The Signs!
…areas of the animal to examine are: Eyes Healthy eyes are bright and alert with no sign of discharge. The eye should sit right up against the bottom eyelid, but…
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MMN November 2024 – Milk Market Update
…This Edinburgh-based company is planning to manufacture a dental gag for cattle to aid treatment and prevent dental conditions that can significantly impact welfare and therefore productivity. In addition to…
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Crofting Sheep – Lambing Preparation and Practice
…Welfare code Practical sessions We will do a mix of some theory and some practical hands-on sessions. We cover preparation from before lambing through to care of the new-born lamb…
Read More >Whole Farm Plans for Farm Woodlands
…claim woodland and also where you can find more information. The five elements within the Whole Farm Plan are: Animal Health and Welfare Plan Biodiversity Audit Carbon Audit Integrated Pest…
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Keeping Livestock for Young or New Crofters
…Sheep Care: Practice couping sheep, checking body condition, and understanding key attributes with Siobhan Macdonald, SAC advisor. Vet Essentials: injection sites, diseases, sheep feet, welfare and more from Kythe MacKenzie,…
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Managing Grassland Under Organic Systems
…crop and soil nutrient management, weed control and grassland management. The principles of organic farming place food quality, human health, environment, animal welfare and socio-economic aims at the core of…
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Green Bedding for the Dairy Herd
…machines and be able to fix any problems? As always cow health and welfare are the top priority, and particular attention should be paid to intramammary health as well as…
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MMN March 2025 – Turning Out Heifers, Fed not Forgotten
…which can hinder growth. Consider utilising the Preparing for Sustainable Farming, animal health and welfare intervention funding to investigate if a parasite burden is present and receive veterinary advice on…
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