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    Calf scour prevention video

    Calf scour is associated with significant losses in suckler enterprises due to costs associated with labour, treatment and mortality. In this video Eilidh Corr from SRUC Veterinary Services discusses prevention…

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    Alternative Treatments For Mastitis

    With antibiotic use on dairy farms under closer scrutiny, consideration for alternative mastitis therapies is on the rise.  Diagnostic testing and knowing what the predominant mastitis bugs are on the…

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    Dairy Cows at grass
    Dairy Cows at grass

    Looking After Young Heifers At Grass

    Making use of high quality grass is very efficient for growth in youngstock if managed correctly, helping reduce rearing costs.  However, ensuring that young heifers achieve the desired growth rate at grass relies on good grass management and knowing when to target supplementary feed.

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    Forage Crops: Kevin Stewart

    Forage crops can provide a range of benefits, including business resilience against variable fodder supplies, low cost out-wintering and opportunities to expand farm output. We recently filmed three case studies…

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