Sheep
Women in Agriculture, Caithness: Going to Market
Are “ewe” looking for some top tips on how to manage your stock in preparation for selling? Knowing how to manage your stock ahead of going to market is key…
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Alternatives to Anthelmintics: Natural methods of worm control in sheep
Are you experiencing resistance to anthelmintics in your sheep? Would you like to reduce their use? Join the Soil Association online with experts Spiridoula Athanasiadou and Caroline Chylinski of Scotland’s…
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Ragwort – May 2020
Ragwort is a biennial and a fresh batch of rosettes germinate each spring, particularly if there are gaps in the sward, and plants have been allowed to seed in previous…
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Women in Agriculture: Sheep and Cattle Nutrition – Starter Session
This webinar has been organised in response to requests from the Inverness-shire Women in Agriculture Group. We will be covering the basics of nutrition for ruminants. Our guest speakers will…
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Technical note (TN733): Forage Crops for Livestock
Why Grow Forage Crops for Livestock? Forage crops offer an excellent solution to filling the forage gap in the autumn and winter months when grass growth slows down. They integrate…
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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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Adapting summer plans: grazing ideas
Some may find themselves with more stock over the summer as a result of Covid-19 and interference with stock sales. This will put greater onus on grass utilisation to increase…
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A Foolproof Lambing System
Following the social distancing and hygiene measures from the government is highly important for those currently amid, or about to start, lambing – the last thing you want is a…
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Labour: what sheep jobs can be cut with minimal effect?
This year may be one to consider where labour can be streamlined for those affected by seasonal staff disruption as a result of the viral pandemic. There will be potential…
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