Livestock
Thoughts on Weaning
More producers are finding that leaving the calves in the field they have been in all summer and taking away their mothers does help reduce the weaning check – but still needs strong fences!
Read More >Target Condition Score At Calving
Calving is the most important time to have the cow in the correct condition. Achieving the correct condition score for the system of production will have many benefits.
Read More >Rules Of Colostrum For Lambs
Colostrum is an essential element of preventing lamb mortality.
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Technical Note (TN677): Treatment and Control of Liver Fluke in Sheep and Cattle
This updated technical note provides the most recent knowledge and advice on managing liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) in sheep and cattle.
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Technical note (TN677): Treatment and control of liver fluke in sheep and cattle
The number of disease outbreaks due to the liver fluke Fasciola hepatica has increased in recent years with unprecedented numbers of sheep affected in 2012/13.
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Technical note (TN676): Why tag and record sheep?
https://www.fas.scot/downloads/technical-note-tn676-tag-record-sheep/
Read More >Technical Note (TN676): Why Tag and Record Sheep?
If direct subsidies are claimed (Basic Payment Scheme, LFASS, Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme, Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme, Beef Efficiency Scheme and some SRDP options), adhering to Cross Compliance and Good Agricultural and Environmental Conditions (GAEC) is
essential.
Fed Up With Footrot?
When the weather warms up and more ewes are seen limping the cause is usually due to infection with footrot organisms that are temperature sensitive.
Read More >Sheep Staggers
Beware of staggers in sheep, prevention is always easier and more effective than cure.
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