Dairy Cattle
SEPA Temporary Regulatory Guidance Response to COVID-19: Land Application of Uncollected Milk in Scotland
Background The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is committed to supporting everyone it regulates during the Covid-19 outbreak, whilst maintaining protection of Scotland’s environment. SEPA will listen and quickly respond…
Read More >Options for breeding stock during COVID-19 lockdown
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) released guidance on the 25th March regarding market trading of livestock during COVID-19 lockdown. ***Update 22/04/20 IAAS has confirmed that some…
Read More >Feed Industry: Messages during Covid-19
The challenges for feed suppliers The feed industry has experienced a knock-on effect from the closure of distilleries, mainly caused by staff shortages. These closures are likely to make draff,…
Read More >Emergency Plans for Staff: Milking parlour routine
Emergency Plans for Staff: Milking parlour routine The routine for preparing cows for milking should be consistent at every milking with the following steps carried out in the proper order. …
Read More >Emergency Plans for Staff: Feeding the dairy herd
Emergency Plans for Staff: Feeding the dairy herd This customisable protocol aims to inform staff of the correct procedure for feeding the dairy herd.
Read More >Emergency Plans for Staff: Feeding the dry cows
Emergency Plans for Staff: Feeding the dry cows This customisable protocol aims to inform staff of the correct procedure for feeding youngstock on the farm.
Read More >Emergency Plan for staff: Feeding the youngstock
Emergency Plan for staff: Feeding the youngstock This customisable protocol aims to inform staff of the correct procedure for feeding youngstock on the farm.
Read More >Emergency Plans for Staff: Heat detection in the dairy herd
Emergency Plans for Staff: Heat detection in the dairy herd Heat detection is a key factor for ensuring reproductive success and milk output in the dairy herd. This customisable protocol…
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