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Grassland Management and Water Quality

…nitrates and phosphates. When these factors are outside of their safe limits, they have negative ecological impacts on animal and plant species that are reliant on clean watercourses, and health…

Mineral Supplementation for Cattle Webinar

…minerals, these are important for the animal’s growth, productivity, and immunity. It is vital that supplementation of minerals takes place at the correct time and quantity throughout the cycle to…

Crops and Soils Bulletin June 2023 – Managing Grass in Dry Conditions

…commencing 6th June highlights the predicted impact of a lack of rain on grass growth over the coming weeks and will no doubt have an effect on animal growth rates…

Making a Home for Bats on Your Croft

…farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot) What is the Link Between Animal Health Planning and Bat Populations? | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)…

Minimising Dry Matter Losses in Clamped Silage

…it. In addition, ask to see trial work on the additive showing improvements in animal performance and the cost-benefit of the product. Feed Out Ideally wait a minimum of three…

Caithness Cows – Beef up your Knowledge

…Cows and their environment Vets Vision Cows and Carbon Health and Happiness Local speakers include Gemma Duguid, Andrew Gunn and Vet William Campbell. Related Materials https://www.fas.scot/carbon-audits/ https://www.fas.scot/rural-business/crofts-small-farms/cags-grants/crofting-agricultural-grant-scheme-cags/ https://www.fas.scot/livestock/beef-cattle/health/ https://www.fas.scot/publication/animal-health-is-wealth/ https://www.fas.scot/rural-business/personal-and-business-resilience/health-is-your-wealth-physical-and-mental-resilience/…