Livestock
Body Condition Scoring Suckler Cows
What are the benefits of body condition scoring? Ensuring that cows are at the right body condition means: Efficient use of feed and supplemental feed is not given to cows that don’t need it. Reduced risk of calving difficulties associated with very lean or over-weight cows. Better calf vigour at birth and improved growth until weaning. Improved fertility, making it easier to get the cow pregnant again. How to body condition score Cows…
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Mineral Requirements in Finishing Lambs
Mineral imbalances in finishing lambs primarily impact growth rates and therefore time to finishing and slaughter. There are several reasons why mineral problems arise in finishing lambs, here we discuss…
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Farm Management Handbook 2024/25
The 45th edition of the Farm Management Handbook is an essential tool for any progressive farm business, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date source of information for farmers, crofters, rural professionals,…
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The Cow of The Future Part 4 – Designing the Future Cow
Following on from our first Sustainable Beef Systems webinars in 2023/24, series 2 will feature a four part webinar series over the autumn and winter focusing on “the cow of…
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The Cow of The Future Part 3 – How Do We Get There?
Following on from our first Sustainable Beef Systems webinars in 2023/24, series 2 will feature a four part webinar series over the autumn and winter focusing on “the cow of…
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The Cow of The Future Part 2 – The Solution
Following on from our first Sustainable Beef Systems webinars in 2023/24, series 2 will feature a four part webinar series over the autumn and winter focusing on “the cow of…
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The Cow of The Future Part 1 – Where Are We Now?
Following on from our first Sustainable Beef Systems webinars in 2023/24, series 2 will feature a four part webinar series over the autumn and winter focusing on “the cow of…
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Test Before You Treat – Argyllshire
Please use the above map for an exact meeting location. Are you worried about anthelmintic resistance on your farm and how to deal with it in an ever-changing climate? Come…
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The Cow of the Future Part 1 – Where are we now?
Unfortunately, due to circumstances out with our control, tomorrow evenings Sustainable Beef Systems series webinar has been cancelled. This webinar will be rescheduled, and we will be in touch at…
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Caithness WiA: Dressed for Success
Are you looking for help on how to prep your lambs for sale? Not sure where to start or how to dress them for the sale ring? Need help on…
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