Search results for: animal welfare updates
Search results for: animal welfare updates
Making Sense of Soil Carbon
…Organic Carbon (POC) consists of small fragments of decomposed plant and animal material found in the soil. It is a crucial component of soil organic matter, contributing to soil fertility…
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Maximising Production from Forage at East Fingask
…in that the residual allows for energy for the plant to continue growing. The quality of this rotational grass is higher than set stocked pasture, helping the animal grow in…
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Contract Farming Agreements Explained
…breeding animal) and is paid in set instalments throughout the year. The basic fee is generally just to cover costs, rather than making any profit. Farmer’s Basic Return The basic…
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Agribusiness News July 2024 – Milk
…is thought that the disease is being spread from movement of animals, personnel and vehicles and equipment that travel between farms. Several animal health companies are currently developing an avian…
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Livestock Productivity – Pigs & Poultry
…Options for reducing emissions in pig and poultry enterprises require very different strategies, usually focused on (non forage) diets, and animal health. This section links to technical advice on optimising…
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Agribusiness News June 2024 – Forage First Sucklers
…to finish them at 18 months with the right genetics. To achieve a low-cost forage only suckler system, whilst optimising output and profit per hectare, producers should: Best match animal…
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Natural Capital Assessment Glossary
…can be assessed over time. Biodiversity Expand Biodiversity is all the different kinds of life you find in one area, from animals to micro-organisms, plants and fungi. Cultural Services Expand…
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Nutritional Guidance for the Milking Herd
…of minerals in forages and other feeds will be insufficient to meet animal requirements. For further information on major minerals, trace elements and vitamins and their role in cattle please…
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Agribusiness News May 2024 – Milk
…used up. High levels of nitrates (>0.1% or >1000mg/kg in the fresh weight) can lead to poorer fermentation and reduced intakes, affecting animal performance. If over 0.25%, the advice is…
Read More >Improving Carbon Efficiencies At Clynelish
…in 100 lowground ewes could be costing in the region of £16 per animal. Lameness could impact the number of lambs born, reared and weaning weights, increased replacement rates and…
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