Livestock
Feeding the Ewe Mid Pregnancy
Managing ewes in mid pregnancy is a key point in the ewes production cycle, listen to our video to find out more on the importance of placental development on the…
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Mob Grazing With Beef Cattle
Mob grazing with beef cattle can reduce housing cost, improve soil structure and improve pasture productivity long term. This New Entrants Factsheet gives an overview of what it involves and how to get started.
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Managing and Reducing Straw Wastage
With straw looking to be relatively scarce coupled with price variance across the regions this guide will help farmers better manage straw supplies and help make use of it for bedding.
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Embracing technology to improve sustainability – EID
In this episode, Daniel Stout of SAC Consulting speaks with Harriet Wishart from SRUC’s Kirkton & Auchtertyre Research Farm about the different EID and data recording technology now available and…
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Alternative Bedding For Lambing
Straw traditionally is the choice bedding for lambing sheds and pens however straw shortages mean you may need to be prepared to find an alternative. There are a number of options available.
Read More > Dirty Cattle Cost Money
Ensuring fattening cattle are kept clean for slaughter can be difficult, with long months of winter housing and the cost of straw bedding and its availability. With straw supplies looking…
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AgriScot
Covid19 has impacted every industry and every sector of those industries across Scotland and agriculture has been no different, the cancellation of local, regional and national agricultural shows has over…
Read More > Keeping Finishing Cattle Clean this Winter
Ensuring cattle arrive for slaughter in a clean condition is crucial to reduce the risk of contamination within the processing plant and minimise the associated financial penalties imposed.
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