Beef Cattle
Alternative bedding podcast: Woodfines
In our latest podcast, join Beef Consultant Sarah Balfour as she discusses the merits of various alternative bedding products. The main focus of this podcast is Woodfines.
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Farm Management Handbook 2019/20
The 40th edition of the Farm Management Handbook is an essential tool for any progressive farm business, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date source of information for farmers, rural professionals, students…
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Caesarean Section In Cattle
The legacy of a great year for grass is an increasing number of cows likely to require a caesarean section. While a natural birth is the goal, when a section is required there are several things that are needed for a successful outcome.
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What can the Farm Advisory Service do for you?
Regardless of farm size or business stage, the Scottish Farm Advisory Service can help you to increase the profitability and sustainability of your farming business through Government funding for one-to-one…
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Body conditioning scoring tips amid reports of more caesareans
The importance of managing body conditioning scores has been highlighted following reports of an increased number of caesarean sections in calving cows. Strong grass growth has led to more overly…
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Technical note (TN726): Fertiliser recommendations for Grassland
Summary The main limitations to grass production are temperature, moisture, soil pH, soil drainage, soil structure, and nitrogen (N). Recommendations take account of nutrient management planning in the PLANET Scotland…
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Distillery by-products, livestock feed and bio-energy use: report
The Scottish Government commissioned this report in response to concerns by livestock farmers about the impact of anaerobic digestion and bio-energy on the availability of distillery by-product for use as…
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Carbon audits – your guide to efficiency and performance
Apply for a carbon audit to improve the technical performance and efficiency of your farming business In addition to being more environmentally sustainable, farms with a low carbon footprint are…
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