Beef Cattle
What Antibiotic Should I Choose?
Responsible use of antibiotics should be at the forefront of all our minds – should I use antibiotics? What antibiotic should I use? Are other treatments more appropriate? This guide, along with discussion with your vet should assist with key decisions surrounding antibiotic use.
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Cost Savings Of Using A Drone
Could using a drone on farm save you money and reduce your labour costs? Could it improve animal welfare?
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Managing Straw Supplies for the Winter
Malcolm Macdonald speaks to SAC beef consultants Robert Ramsay and Sarah Balfour about managing straw supplies this winter. With straw availability varying across the country this podcast discusses how farmers…
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High Risk Of Unwanted Pregnancies In Heifer Calves
We are hearing some worrying reports, from vets and scanners all over the country. There have been a large number of heifer calves being found to be in calf, some of which have been bulled as early as 4 months.
Read More >Tagging Calves – Top Tips For Successful Tag Application
Ensuring young calves are tagged correctly is an essential part of the cattle identification system. The tagging rules require young calves to be double tagged with two identically numbered ear tags within 20 days of birth. For dairy calves one ear tag must be applied within 36 hours of birth with the secondary tag applied within 20 days.
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Winter Livestock Health
Winter brings with it a wealth of hazards and health issues in cattle and sheep which can all negatively impact on livestock performance and profitability. As cattle move indoors and…
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