Livestock
Enzootic Abortion of Ewes (EAE)
Enzootic abortion of ewes (EAE) is the most common infectious cause of abortion in sheep in the UK. This factsheet is part of the Sustainable Sheep Systems series and covers what…
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Westerwold And Italian Ryegrass Catch Crops
The dry conditions in large parts of the country this summer are proving difficult to establish good catch crops for winter forage. This is unless, it continues to rain continuously…
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Haemonchosis Risk
With recent hot weather, followed by heavy rains the risk of Haemochus contortus in livestock has increased with a several outbreaks diagnosed recently. The warm weather favours the larval development…
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Water Requirements at Grass
There is a risk of water scarcity in parts of the country due to prolonged dry, hot weather over the summer. Providing a clean, easily accessible water source when grazing…
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Profiting From Terminal Sire EBVs at Thistleyhaugh
In this video, Duncan Nelless explains how being involved in the RamCompare project has clearly demonstrated that differences in Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) between rams are clearly shown in their…
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Common Grazings – The Risks of Being Out of Office
Having a ‘regulated’ or ‘in office’ Common Grazing means that there is a committee in place. In this short video, we outline the benefits of having a clerk and committee,…
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Crofting Regulation Video Animation
Common Grazing Finances – CAGS grants. Clerks and committee members have a tough job keeping the financial records for Common Grazings, however help is at hand! Here we explain how…
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Setting up Deferred Cattle Grazing
In this short video, Robert Ramsay from SAC Consulting covers the principals and benefits of setting up a ‘deferred grazing’ system for suckler cows to reduce the winter housing period…
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