Livestock
Sheep and Cattle Record Keeping – event summary
With around 10 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…
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Understanding Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs)
In January 2017, prior to the Spring Breeding Bull Sales, 3 practical workshops were held aimed at assisting producers to choose the ideal bull for their herd. These workshops proved…
Read More >Ewe Feeding For Colostrum Production and Quality
Colostrum quality is key to lamb survival and is quantified by the amount of gamma globulin present –these are the large molecules of protein that provide antibody protection.
Read More >Just 100 Days To Calving
For many spring calving herds the start of calving is less than 100 days away. This makes it a good time to check the herd, or more importantly each cow, is on the right track for a successful calving.
Read More >Farm Biosecurity When Attending Farm Visits
A great way to share knowledge in the farming world is to visit other farms for meetings and farm walks and tours.
Read More >Why An IBR Vaccine Should Be Used
Marker vaccines have been an exciting development in the control of IBR. To understand their use some principles need to be understood.
Read More >Low Protein Silages
It is important to ensure that the ERDP is met in all rations.
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What are EWE doing? – event summary
There was a Farm Advisory Service Open Day on the 12th of January 2017. There was a good representation of local Caithness farmers and crofters where 32 of them attended. Guest…
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Livers Condemned Despite Fluke Treatment?
“I treated my stock so why have my livers being condemned?” is a common question that comes up from time to time. There are several possible reasons and in some cases it is difficult to avoid despite doing everything right.
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