Beef Cattle
Livestock Monthly: Beef (Recorded February 2022)
In the latest of our livestock monthly podcasts episodes hosted by Agricultural Consultant Robert Ramsay of SAC Consulting, we talk beef with Veterinary Investigation Officer, Tim Geraghty of SRUC Veterinary…
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Agribusiness News March 2022
The March 2022 edition of Agribusiness News is now available to download. Along with the regular monthly articles on policy, beef, potatoes, sheep and milk, this month we also have…
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Feeding Pre-Calving Minerals
An important factor in the pre-calving period is to ensure the cow is getting adequate minerals in her diet. Mineral levels in UK silages are variable and are influenced by…
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Transitioning Off Fodder Beet
The importance of transitioning livestock on to fodder beet slowly, to allow the rumen bugs to adapt to the high sugar diet is well documented. However, as calving and lambing approaches, the slow and steady approach should also be used for transitioning the livestock off the beet.
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Calving Equipment Checklist
Are you ready for the start of calving? Do you know where your calving ropes are? Is your medicine cabinet well stocked? With the first calf often arriving quicker than expected it’s a good idea to have checked that your calving equipment and essentials are ready for use.
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Spring Grazing & Fertiliser – The Proof is in the Planning
In this webinar SAC Consulting specialists Lorna Galloway and Poppy Frater discuss soil health, good nutrient management practices and strategic grazing plan options to reduce reliance on purchased inorganic fertilisers,…
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Spring Calving Checklist
As calving approaches, it is a great time to take stock, and look at your management over the spring calving period. Ensuring the management is tight over calving, will have…
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Organic Newsletter January 2022
This months newsletter is now available. Production without Antibiotics in the Organic Dairy Sector Pre-lambing rotation in 2022 White Clover Oxford Real Farming Conference Highlights How to improve your soils…
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