Livestock
Technical Note (TN689) Cattle Housing and Ventilation
Technical Note (TN689) Cattle Housing and Ventilation
Read More >Registering a Croft or Small Holding for Cattle and Sheep
Registering a Croft or Small Holding for Cattle and Sheep
Read More >QMS Worm Control in Sheep
As the UK sheep industry has intensified and become more reliant on pastures grazed only by sheep, the dependence on anthelmintics has increased. The heavy use and misuse of these relatively cheap products has led to the development of resistance. The industry needs to act now so worms can be effectively controlled in the years to come.
Read More >Practical Guide: Improving Ewe Efficiency (3) – Meeting Benchmarks Post Lambing
This Practical Guide looks at maximizing performance within the flock, concentrating on post lambing.
Read More >Practical Guide: Improving Ewe Efficiency (2) – Pre Lambing
This Practical Guide looks at maximizing performance within the flock, concentrating on pre lambing.
Read More >QMS – Ewe nutrition and body condition scoring timeline
A visual guide to ewe condition pre and post lambing.
Read More >Ventilation, Cattle Health and Slats (Borders) – Event Summary
Farmers from the Scottish Borders and Lothians met on 7 November for an on farm meeting to discuss cattle housing, ventilation and health with industry specialists. The group visited Howlets…
Read More >Reducing Lameness in Cattle & Sheep (Islay)
Islay livestock farmers & crofters attended this meeting which included a practical demonstration of cattle foot trimming along with discussion and presentations about reducing lameness. Some key points were; Cattle…
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