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Agribusiness News February 2023 – Sector Focus: Ewe Concentrates
Rising cost of concentrate feed The below graph highlights how (dairy) concentrate feed prices have rocketed from under £250/t in Jan 21 to over £360 in Oct 22. Sheep concentrates…
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Technology to Improve Business Performance and Resilience – Sheep
In this series of three fact sheets an arable, beef and sheep farmer have been interviewed to find out what key pieces of farm technology they cannot do without. In…
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Investigating the Causes of Tailend Lambs
A higher proportion of tailend lambs than expected can be an indication of nutritional inadequacy or underlying health issues. They represent a high cost and high-risk group and can impact…
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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…
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Targeted Selective Treatment in Sheep
Wormer resistance is becoming an issue on many farms across the country and all farmers should look at options to improve the efficacy of wormers in their systems. Targeted Selective…
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New Entrants Calendar – Flock Pre-Breeding Checks
In this short video, Alistair Smith from Tinto Vets explains what pre-breeding checks should be carried out within the flock before the tupping season gets underway. Ensuring both ewe and…
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Sheep Abortions – Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis is the second most common cause of abortion in ewes in the UK behind EAE. This factsheet is part of the Sustainable Sheep Systems series and covers what causes…
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Grazing Lambs for Productive Flocks
In this webinar, recorded on 13th September, Daniel Stout and Poppy Frater of SACs GrazeUp discuss best practice management and grazing strategies for breeding ewe hoggs and finishing lambs for…
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Grazing Ewes for Productive Flocks
In this webinar, recorded on 8th September, Daniel Stout and Poppy Frater of SACs GrazeUp provide a recap on the grazing principals and discuss effective grazing management of ewes from…
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