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    Beef suckler cow with calf suckling
    Beef suckler cow with calf suckling

    Body Condition Scoring Suckler Cows

    What are the benefits of body condition scoring? Ensuring that cows are at the right body condition means: Efficient use of feed and supplemental feed is not given to cows that don’t need it. Reduced risk of calving difficulties associated with very lean or over-weight cows. Better calf vigour at birth and improved growth until weaning. Improved fertility, making it easier to get the cow pregnant again. How to body condition score Cows…

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    A silhouette of a man in a tractor, with the sun setting behind
    A silhouette of a man in a tractor, with the sun setting behind

    Farm Safety for Temporary Staff

    Key information contained in this publication: Induct all temporary staff before they start work. Ensure all tasks are properly risk assessed by a competent person and safe working procedures are…

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