Livestock

Outbreaks of lungworm are not uncommon in cattle.  They usually occur between July and September, but this season can be longer, depending on the weather.

We are all aware of the importance of adequate, clean drinking water.  Unfortunately advice on water requirements for beef cattle is often simply taken from the recommendations for dairy cows – which bare little or no relationship at all to the water requirements of beef cattle. 

Throughout tupping you will have conscientiously changed the raddle or keel colour of the tup every 10 or 17 days, now the task is to ensure you use this to your advantage.

Pregnancy scanning ewes is a simple, cost effective management tool that is grossly underused by the sheep sector.  It offers numerous benefits and cost savings that far outweigh the cost of the procedure.

There are two different types of colostrum products on the market.

Spoiled silage is traditionally blamed for most outbreaks of listeriosis but in some cases has not always been fed. 

Ewe iodine requirements increase during the winter and the thyroid store can be used to make up any dietary deficit.