Livestock
Exploring the potential of machair cropping, Liniclate, Benbecula
Machair cropping is one of the unique features of crofting in Uist. At this meeting, with guest speaker Derek Hanton from SAC Consulting, we will look at how crop husbandry…
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Where have the peesies gone? Managing farmland for wading birds (Banchory)
Wading birds such as Lapwings and Curlews have disappeared from large parts of Scotland in recent years. The sight and sound of them in spring-time has been a familiar and…
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Sheep Management for Beginners (Stornoway)
Lambing? Got sheep or about to get them? Being new to sheep management can be daunting for any crofter. Come along to this practical workshop for expert advice and guidance…
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New Entrants to Farming – Planning for Calf Health (Bathgate)
With spring calving imminent, we are running our popular calving and young calf survival meeting. This course will cover practical tips and tricks to ensure an easy calving. It will…
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Lambing, Ewe & Neonatal Health (Isle of Skye)
Are you ready for lambing? Managing sheep health, lambing and care of the newborn lamb are essential skills for a successful lambing and profitable sheep enterprise, and of course, reducing…
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Sheep Health Pre-Lambing (Elphin)
Health and nutrition are the main drivers for a successful lambing and profitable sheep enterprise, and of course, reducing your Carbon Footprint and improving welfare. Siobhan Macdonald and Eilidh Corr…
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Women in Agriculture: Argyll – Practical Lambing
Are you prepared for your upcoming lambing? With lambing coming up and sheep margins being squeezed, making sure your lambing is a smooth one can make a big difference! The…
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Women in Agriculture: Aberdeenshire – Practical Lambing & Calving
This meeting will focus on practical lambing and calving, with a good blend of theory and practical experience delivered by two vets. The meeting will start with a session on…
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Reducing Mastitis of Dry Period Origin
Clinical mastitis of dry period origin refers to cases occurring within the first 30 days after calving. There is a high probability that these cases are due to environmental infections…
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Women in Agriculture: Borders – Climate Crisis Challenges and Solutions
• Are you interested in understanding more about the current carbon crisis and helping to develop positive solutions? In recent months agriculture has received much scrutiny, relating to its role…
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