Livestock

Rotational Grazing Vlog: Scalpsie – the plan for 2020: deferred grazing & adapting for dry weather

Ian gives an overview of Scalspie farm. With unseasonal dry weather this spring, he has had to adapt the plan to keep the stock going.

Rotational Grazing Vlog: Introducing Ian Dickson & Scalpsie Farm

Introducing Ian! Ian is contributing to the farmer video series to give practical insights into rotational grazing management and better grass utilisation. There are three other farmers in this…

Rotational Grazing Vlog: Introducing Giles Henry & Oakwood Mill

Introducing Giles! Giles is contributing to the farmer video series to give practical insights into rotational grazing management and better grass utilisation. There are three other farmers in…

Rotational Grazing Vlog: Introducing Jamie Leslie & Scholland Farm

Introducing Jamie! Jamie is contributing to the farmer video series to give practical insights into rotational grazing management and better grass utilisation. There are three other farmers in…

Rotational Grazing Vlog: Introducing William Willis & Forest Farm

Introducing William! William is contributing to the farmer video series to give practical insights into rotational grazing management and better grass utilisation. There are three other farmers in…

Introducing Our Rotational Grazing Vlog Series

Watch Your Water

Both water availability and quality are important considerations for cattle at grass, particularly during periods of hot weather. Although rare, cases of blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) toxicity have been occasionally diagnosed in cattle by SRUC Veterinary Services and sheep can also be affected. This condition should be considered in cases of otherwise undiagnosed sudden death, particularly in cattle at grass depending on their water supply.