Beef Cattle
Preparing Stock for Sale – Top Tips
Selling stock is an important part of any crofting or farming business. Before selling stock at the mart, there are a few things to consider. This video has tips…
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Using the Carbon Audit Tool
Are you looking to use our new beef carbon tool to guide you towards resources to take that next step towards reducing your emissions but not sure…
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Overview of Carbon Decision Making Tool for Beef Farmers
A tool has been designed specifically for beef farms to support them in decision making to reduce emissions following the completion of a carbon audit. This…
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Agribusiness News April 2023 – Beef
Deadweight prices reach £5/kg Prime cattle prices have continued to rise throughout March, with a tightness in the supply of cattle continuing to be a concern to the processors. R4L…
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Losses at Calving – should I investigate?
Calf loss is costly and can occur as soon as a pregnancy is established. While very early losses can be challenging to investigate as often the material will be passed…
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Technical Note (TN761) Fodder Beet for Beef Systems
Fodder beet is the highest yielding crop for dry matter and energy, this is grazed successfully in livestock systems, but does require careful management for cattle systems. We have designed…
Read More >Technical Note (TN761): Fodder Beet for Beef Systems
This technical note covers the benefits of feeding fodder beet to beef cattle and how to allocate this feed effectively.
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Purchasing Farm Software – What to Consider
Farm software can be a useful tool to help you stay compliant with regulations, to help keep track of inputs and outputs, and when combined with practical knowledge, good data…
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Keeping Newborns Warm in Cold Weather
With sub-zero temperatures and wintery showers forecast, farmers in the midst of calving and lambing must keep newborns warm to avoid losses, should the cold snap continue. Colostrum intake is…
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Silage Clinic – Key Messages
Making quality silage – what are the key influencing factors? Tips for making quality silage and minimising nutritional losses were discussed at a recent FAS event at the James Hutton…
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