Beef Cattle

Performance Targets for Small Herds

Acorn Toxicity

Oak trees are reported to have produced many more acorns this year compared to 2021. These can be attractive to livestock after a period of feed restriction or following stormy…

Crofting Matters – Selling Stock

Selling livestock this autumn and winter? We have some wise words from Sarah Balfour on what to think about and how to navigate the auction mart system. This is the…

Thrill of the Hill – Virtually Stockproof

Thrill of the Hill is back! Season 3 #6 – Virtually Stockproof. In this episode we hear from SAC Consulting’s Malcolm Macdonald & Robert Ramsay about the increasing opportunities for…

Through an interactive demonstration we will explore the forage crops, diverse leys and crop rotations that will increase productivity from homegrown forage whilst adapting to climatic conditions, rising input costs and policy requirements.

Backing Beef Inverness – What Does the Future Hold?

We are living and farming in very interesting times, with inputs inflating quicker than outputs, this winter is likely to be challenging for all beef producers. It has never been…

Minimise Waste and Maximise Efficiency This Winter

With rising costs facing producers this year SAC Consulting vet Tim Geraghty and SAC Consulting beef specialist Calum Smith discuss options to maximise efficiency this winter for cattle, and highlight…

Quarantine for Bought in Stock – Q & A

Buying in stock is common practice on many beef and sheep farms especially at this time of year with many breeding sales taking place across the country. However whether you’re…

Silage Analysis Update 2022

The nutritional value of silage is determined by several factors such as grass variety, cutting date, weather, wilting period etc. Therefore, silage should be analysed before going into the winter…