Rearing Animals [BE.RA]
Wigtownshire Women in Agriculture – The Big Issues
Come along to our first Wigtownshire Women in Agriculture meeting of the 2022/23 syllabus where we will look at the current challenges facing farmers and support available to help tackle…
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How To Avoid Lead Poisoning In Your Herd
Lead poisoning occurs every year on Scottish farms, which carries huge welfare and economic losses. Hannah Orr, SRUC Veterinary Services discusses this problem, how it occurs and how…
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Breeding Stock for Your Suckler Herd
Farming is changing and we need to ensure our future suckler herd is sustainable and profitable. What do you want your suckler herd to look like in 5 years time?…
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Reduce Risk Of Scald In Lambs This Season
Scald is caused by bacteria (Dichelobacter nodosus) in the grass and leads to damage to the soft tissue between the toes of lambs. It can lead to footrot if it…
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Women in Agriculture, Western Isles – How to Prevent Flystrike and Clostridial Disease
We will be joined by SAC Consulting Sheep and Beef Consultant Kirsten Williams and North Uist crofter and vet Ealasaid Dick to discuss topical sheep health care for the summer months and provide us with a market update.
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Creep Feeding Spring Born Suckled Calves
Decisions if/when to creep feed will depend on several factors such as cow condition/milk, grass quality in front of cows and calves and what the calves are destined for. It…
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Royal Highland Show
The Royal Highland Show is an annual event, showcasing the best of food, farming and rural life at Ingliston in Edinburgh.
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The Royal Highland Show is an annual event, showcasing the best of food, farming and rural life at Ingliston in Edinburgh.
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Adding Value to Farm Assets – Farming with Wildlife and Habitat Conservation
Many farms have diversified to add value to their assets. At West Moss-side Farm, Kate Sankey has farmed organically with wildlife and habitat conservation principles since 1998. Part of the…
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Is Your Bull Working?
Is Your Bull Working? Now that bulls will have been out with cows for at least one cycle it is important to make sure that cows are holding to service.…
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