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Search results for: animal welfare updates
Considerations for Feeding Barley this Winter
…the higher level of N for the same animal performance for a 600kg bull ration. In addition, the dry matter of barley will influence fresh weight intake so be sure…
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Increased Acorn Toxicity Risk To Livestock
…anorexia, abdominal pain and constipation followed by black tarry faeces. Polyuria/polydipsia, haematuria and icterus may also be seen, and urea and liver enzymes will be increased. Acutely affected animals die…
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Organic Mineral Supplementation
…trace elements. Their key benefit is that they are more bio-available, or more easily absorbed by the animal compared to inorganic salts such as copper sulphate, zinc oxide or cobalt…
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Milk Fever in Suckler cows on Machair Land
…often seen in older and over-conditioned cows. To start with, animals may be mildly ataxic with ear twitching and fine tremors visible over the flanks. Some cows will lose the…
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Biodiversity: Why is habitat connectivity important?
…the course of the seasons, making it necessary for animals to traverse the landscape to find what they need. For example, bumblebees require rough, tussocky vegetation to nest, hedgerows and…
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Can Biostimulants be used to Support Soil Health?
…capacity of soil to function as a living system, within ecosystem and land use boundaries, to sustain plant and animal productivity, maintain or enhance water and air quality, and promote…
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Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) 2025
…born on a Scottish holding and kept there continuously from birth for at least 30 days. Therefore, animals born on or after 2 December 2025 are not eligible until the…
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Alternative Protein Crops Overview
…non-ruminants. Combining Peas High-protein legume (around 21-29% crude protein) that can substitute part of soybean meal in animal rations, offering good lysine levels and palatability, though protein digestibility may be…
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MMN November 2024 – The Benefits of Good Ventilation
…from the elements shouldn’t be the only consideration when it comes to housing. The airspace within a shed will have a significant impact on animal health and productivity. There are…
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Agribusiness News August 2024 – Sector Focus: Reducing Enteric Methane
…not currently have approval as a feed additive for methane reduction. Marine algae Seaweed is another natural resource that has emerged as an animal feed ingredient with the potential to…
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