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Search results for: animal welfare updates
Climate Change Focus Farm: Woodhead, Ayrshire
…soil pH and nutrient levels must be correct to achieve this. Animal health is key to improving livestock productivity; simple records can help identify underlying problem animals which can then…
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MMN July 2023 – Keeping Mastitis Under Control in Summer
…count animals and treat accordingly. The California Milk Test can be used to identify problem quarters. Disinfect clusters between each animal to prevent transmission. Dry cow therapy should be administered…
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13 Day Standstill for Movements
…apply for a separation agreement. It can be used as a comprehensive guide detailing what is expected from producers to meet legislative and traceability requirements. https://youtu.be/Vl8ENdPftak Related Content https://www.gov.scot/publications/animal-health-movement-restrictions/pages/exemptions/ https://www.gov.scot/publications/animal-health-movement-restrictions/pages/separation-agreements/…
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Agribusiness News August 2022 – Input Costs: Sexed Semen
…cross-bred herds may experience conception rates closer to that of conventional. When allocating sexed semen to milking cows, prioritising younger animals, animals with better condition scores and ones earlier into…
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Veterinary Declaration Requirements for EU Exports
…Animal Origin) exported from Great Britain into the EU (and therefore also Northern Ireland), have been regularly visited by a veterinary surgeon. In Scotland, those already accredited under the Red…
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Outwintering Heifers on Brassicas, Is Iodine Deficiency an Issue?
…impact animal health and productivity. Copper, iodine and selenium are key trace elements in the diet, and if there is a deficiency in one or more of these, severe or…
Read More >Tips For Injecting Cattle And Sheep
…are ideal for treating large numbers of stock at any one time. Where to Inject the Animal Always try to inject the animal where there is a clean area on…
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