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Ragwort – May 2020

Ragwort is a biennial and a fresh batch of rosettes germinate each spring, particularly if there are gaps in the sward, and plants have been…

With most farms now coming to the end of Spring calving 2020, now is a good time to reflect on calving. What has gone well? And where is there room for improvement? The main thing to focus on is where did losses occur?

Maximising The Power Of Culling As A Management Tool

Culling cattle out the system is a powerful tool, not only to improve herd performance but also reduce the risk of any animal welfare breakdowns in your herd. There are many reasons for culling cattle, these may vary from farm to farm. However, the time to make culling decisions for breeding animals is restricted.

Is Mineral Supplementation Necessary For Cattle At Grass?

The need to supplement growing cattle at grass with minerals is often questioned. Many farmers do, many do not, and some may bolus to provide certain trace elements. Unless there is a known deficiency on the farm or clinical signs then it is very difficult to know whether a specific mineral deficiency is impacting on growth performance in cattle or fertility in replacement heifers.

Emergency Plan for Staff: Management of Autumn Calvers

Emergency Plan for Staff: Suckler Cow Turnout

Technical note (TN733): Forage Crops for Livestock

Why Grow Forage Crops for Livestock? Forage crops offer an excellent solution to filling the forage gap in the autumn and winter months when grass…

Growing And Finishing Cattle At Grass

Turning cattle out to grass is a welcome break from the winter feeding routine and frees up time for other activities on the farm, it is also a great opportunity to make more from our grass – the cheapest feed we can get if it is managed well.

Summer Finishing From Grass

Although good grazing management is key to achieving good growth rates for finishing cattle, it is also important to consider carefully what type of cattle are put to grass to get the best from them. All cattle will perform well on a well-managed grazing system, however some will flesh more easily on grass than others and some will grow more frame.