Animal Health and Welfare [DA.AHW]
MMN January 2024 – What is the Cost Benefit of Whole-Herd Routine Foot Trimming?
As many herds are now halfway through the housing period, the incidence of lameness may become more apparent. Prolonged exposure to damp/soiled passageways may have contributed towards additional foot infections…
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MMN November 2023 – The Low-Down on Winter Dysentery
Every year we hear reports of winter dysentery outbreaks in dairy herds. The clinical signs of the disease can be dramatic, with a significant reduction in milk production in conjunction…
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Veterinary Declaration Requirements for EU Exports
From the 13th of December 2023, a new veterinary declaration rule is coming into force across the country. The new rule requires farmers to certify that any POAO (Products of…
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Cattle Mineral Supplementation
Throughout the year and production cycle, the cow goes through different phases with varying nutritional requirements depending on her stage of production. Minerals are an essential part of a cow’s…
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MMN September 2023 – Water Quality: is it up to scratch?
We all know the importance of water to a dairy cow. High yielding cows can consume over 200 litres a day and so fresh, palatable water is essential to maintain…
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MMN July 2023 – Keeping Mastitis Under Control in Summer
Mastitis is one of the biggest causes of economic loss in the dairy herd and can be even more prevalent during the grazing season. Exposure to new bacterial pathogens and…
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Common Causes Of Milk Fever In Dairy Cattle
Milk fever is one of the most common mineral-related metabolic disorders affecting dairy cows at parturition as a result of low plasma calcium. Economically, milk fever is an important disease,…
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Sustainable Beef Systems – Outwintering Strategies Webinar
Join us for the first webinar in the series of Sustainable Beef Systems. This webinar will focus on outwintering strategies. Key topics will include establishment of forage crops, grazing strategies…
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Milk Manager News May 2023 – Cows Off Colour? Know The Signs!
Farm staff should be trained how to spot the early signs of health issues in dairy cows, be that metabolic disorders or disease. Many farms have rumination monitors which have…
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Lanarkshire Women in Agriculture: Preparing for Lambing and Calving
Join us on the 28th of Feb to hear from SAC Vet Helen Carty who will take us through all the top tips for preparing for the busy lambing and…
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