Livestock
Reasons For Semen Testing Stock Bulls
Semen testing stock bulls now will give you time to put plans in place if there are problems.
Read More >Notes On Nematodirus
Infection with Nematodirus battus causes scour and death in lambs during late spring and early summer.
Read More >The Lactation Learning Curve
In the first 4 weeks the ewe lets the lamb suck anytime, then she only allows the lamb to suck on her signal which is heads up.
Read More >Effects Of Grazing On Silage Quality
Work by Teagasc in Ireland showed that if you want quality silage, pre grazing before shutting fields up can have an effect by removing dead and senescent material.
Read More >Flood Resistant Fences
Jonathan Firth a fencing contractor in Dumfriesshire got fed up repairing fences damaged by floods, only to have them washed away again the following winter.
Read More >Beware Slurry Gases
Hydrogen sulphide/slurry gas is one of the biggest causes of death on farms. The highest concentrations are released when slurry is first mixed so please follow the code completely.
Read More >Things To Consider Before Turnout
Have a look around your fields before you turn stock out, you never know you might find.
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