Livestock
Feeding suckler cows for a successful calving – event summary
This suckler cow event held at Townhead Farm near Dumfries focussed on how to manage suckler cows through the winter housing period to get them into the best condition for…
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Dairy outlook meeting – event summary
David Keiley (SAC Dairy Specialist) opened the meeting by giving an update on the current milk market within Scotland. This session covered UK farmgate milk production, world production, dairy…
Read More >Minimum Protein Requirement In Overall Diet
With many beef and sheep silages lower in protein this year it is important that you analyse your silage.
Read More >Beware Of Low Protein Silage
Get your silage analysed. Low protein levels (below 8% – 9%) that go undetected can cause ill thrift as well as rumen impaction. Even if cows are too fit, diluting low protein silage with straw could spell disaster.
Read More >Care Post Tupping For Minimum Embryonic Loss
A five point plan to minimise embryonic losses in ewes.
Read More >Liver fluke in cattle and sheep – event summary
Liver fluke is a significant cause of loss of production in cattle and sheep, but control strategies are not one-size-fits-all and depend on previous treatments, climatic conditions, housing, etc.
Read More >Small scale cattle and sheep : building a viable enterprise – event summary
Small Scale Cattle & Sheep Meetings These two meetings were well attended and provided the participants with a good opportunity to learn the key points they should consider when considering…
Read More >Small scale cattle and sheep : building a viable enterprise (part 1) – event summary
Are you already a small-scale cattle or sheep keeper, or would you like to have your own herd or flock?
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