Beef Cattle

Ruminant Nutrition

Ever wondered what your animal requires and when? The best way to feed them? What minerals they need? If so then this webinar is for you. This practical webinar will…

Are Your Calves Prepared for Winter?

Now is the time to consider the thermal comfort of your dairy calves as the winter months approach. The effect of cold on calf health, growth rates and future production should not be underestimated.

Cows in their natural habitat – wintering on the hill

Giles Henry at Oakwood Mill, Scottish Borders Giles has just moved the cows up to the hill (1100f) . The grass has been rested since April and will see them…

Adding Value To Beef

Beef Specialist Robert Ramsay chats to Michael Shannon and Peter Eccles. Two farmers who both market there products directly to consumers. Michael sells his own beef and other products through…

A year at Oakwood mill – How Giles Henry manages his cattle

This video gives an insight into how Giles manages his cattle through the year for low cost and high performance.

Planning Feed Supplies for the Winter

Malcolm MacDonald spoke to nutritionists Karen Stewart and Mary Young along with beef specialist Robert Ramsay about planning feed supplies for the winter. Karen, Mary and Robert give us a…

Liver Fluke Factsheet

Liver Fluke Factsheet Fluke is a complicated subject, but this short Practical Guide explains the essential information you need to know to protect and treat your flock accordingly. With changes…

A farmer drilling into a hay bale to check it

Forages and Feeds: Assessing Your Forage – Part 1

This video is the second in our winter feed planning series covering assessing your forage stocks and their quality, as well as what to do if you are short. Mary…

A herd of weaned calves eating grass in a field

Weaned calves looking great at Oakwood Mill

Giles Henry at Oakwood Mill, Scottish Borders Two days after weaning and the calves are looking settled and enjoying their fresh allocation of grass.

A close up of a field of grass and clover

Rotational Grazing: A Discussion

This year, four farmers from across Scotland have been documenting their experience using rotational grazing methods on video. You can follow the whole series on our YouTube channel here. For…

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