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    Ergot Poisoning Identified

    There is a report from a North-East Scotland suckler cow herd of ergot poisoning, with some cattle having to be put down.  Although usually associated with contaminated grain, the source of ergot in this case was from late cut baled grass silage.

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    Lighting for Cows

    As the shortest day approaches it seems appropriate to think about the day length that your cows are experiencing.  Research has shown that both quantity and quality of light in the cow shed can affect milk yield and fertility.

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