Livestock
Targeted Selective Treatment in Sheep
Wormer resistance is becoming an issue on many farms across the country and all farmers should look at options to improve the efficacy of wormers in their systems. Targeted Selective…
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New Entrants Calendar – Flock Pre-Breeding Checks
In this short video, Alistair Smith from Tinto Vets explains what pre-breeding checks should be carried out within the flock before the tupping season gets underway. Ensuring both ewe and…
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Toxoplasmosis
With current concerns over the availability of Toxovax for preventing a toxoplasmosis outbreak in a flock, we look at other preventative strategies. Toxovax is currently the only vaccine available on…
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Agribusiness News October 2022
Welcome to the October edition of Agribusiness News. If you prefer to download this document then click the download button. Click Here for the Agribusiness News October Audio File News…
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Sheep Abortions – Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis is the second most common cause of abortion in ewes in the UK behind EAE. This factsheet is part of the Sustainable Sheep Systems series and covers what causes…
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Grazing Lambs for Productive Flocks
In this webinar, recorded on 13th September, Daniel Stout and Poppy Frater of SACs GrazeUp discuss best practice management and grazing strategies for breeding ewe hoggs and finishing lambs for…
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Grazing Ewes for Productive Flocks
In this webinar, recorded on 8th September, Daniel Stout and Poppy Frater of SACs GrazeUp provide a recap on the grazing principals and discuss effective grazing management of ewes from…
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Minimise Waste and Maximise Efficiency This Winter
With rising costs facing producers this year SAC Consulting vet Tim Geraghty and SAC Consulting beef specialist Calum Smith discuss options to maximise efficiency this winter for cattle, and highlight…
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Could Trace Mineral Supply be Inhibiting Performance this Tupping Season?
Getting nutrition correct pre tupping is essential to ensure that ewes are ovulating and improve results come scanning time. However, it is also important to consider mineral supplementation pre tupping…
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