Pigs
Ammonium Nitrate Storage
Following the catastrophic explosion in Beirut reportedly caused by a large amount of Ammonium Nitrate which apparently was stored incorrectly, it is prudent to review the storage requirements for this…
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Emergency Animal Health Plan
This health plan is designed to be used in the case that other staff are taking responsibility for stock were a key member of staff unavailable. Completing this plan will…
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Options for breeding stock during COVID-19 lockdown
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) released guidance on the 25th March regarding market trading of livestock during COVID-19 lockdown. ***Update 22/04/20 IAAS has confirmed that some…
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Feed Industry: Messages during Covid-19
The challenges for feed suppliers The feed industry has experienced a knock-on effect from the closure of distilleries, mainly caused by staff shortages. These closures are likely to make draff,…
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Farm Management Handbook 2019/20
The 40th 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, rural professionals, students…
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What can the Farm Advisory Service do for you?
Regardless of farm size or business stage, the Scottish Farm Advisory Service can help you to increase the profitability and sustainability of your farming business through Government funding for one-to-one…
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Swine Dysentery – The Key Facts
Swine dysentery is a serious bacterial infection of pigs that causes diarrhoea, deaths, reduced growth rates and poor productivity. It has made an unwelcome return to Scotland and has been diagnosed on several units during spring 2019.
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Lochaber Monitor Farm meeting
The next meeting of the Lochaber Monitor Farm is taking place on Thursday 13 June, courtesy of Chris and Malcolm Cameron, Strone Farm, Banavie, Fort William. For further information and…
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North Ayrshire Monitor Farm meeting
The next meeting of the North Ayrshire Monitor Farm is taking place on Wednesday 5 June, courtesy of John Howie, Girtridge Farm, Dundonald. For further information and to book your…
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