Livestock
Routine For Collecting Dung Samples
Heather Stevenson gives a guide to dung sample collection.
Read More >Controlling Parasites In Lambs And Calves
At this time of year controlling parasites in young lambs and calves is important to maximise growth rates and avoid losses.
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North East Organic Discussion Group: Second Meeting – event summary
This was the second meeting of the NE Organic Farming Group. It was hosted by Alastair Wilson, Upper Wheedlemont, Rhynie – an excellent example of a well established organic farm.…
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Growing a Grass Wedge: Rotational & Paddock Grazing Tips for Cattle & Sheep 2 – event summary
The meeting followed up the initial meeting in March about starting a paddock/rotational grazing system, by visiting a farmer who is starting a paddock grazing system, and discussing the issues…
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Cross Compliance Workshop (Lanark) – event summary
With around 8 farmers in attendance Hazel Laughton from SAC Consulting gave an overview of maintaining statutory cattle and sheep records including what to inspect at a government inspection, the…
Read More >A Leader – Follower System For Grazing Ewes
When paddock grazing ewes and lambs could a leader/follower system help improve performance and make grass management easier?
Read More >Summer Weather Forecast
Weather forecasters are tentatively predicting this summer will start off drier and end up wetter than normal. Long range weather forecasts are notoriously difficult.
Read More >Summering Youngstock On Rented Grass
Heather Stevenson gives some points to remember when turning youngstock out to grass.
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