Sheep
Agribusiness News July 2022: Sheep
Trade decreases The typical seasonal decline of the lamb market has started, which often happens after the Highland Show. Market signals are reporting strong trade both domestically and globally, which…
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Risks To Lambs In The Summer Months
While the highest risk period for lamb deaths is now past there are still threats to consider in the summer months, including: Red Gut Red gut, this is…
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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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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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Grazing Principles for Productive Flocks
In this webinar recorded 26th May, Poppy Frater and Daniel Stout of SAC’s GrazeUp discuss the core principles of effective grazing management to optimise pasture growth and utilisation, maintain pasture…
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Utilising Forage Crops to Reduce Winter Costs
In this webinar, recorded on the 19th May, SAC specialist Kirsten Williams covers the practicalities and benefits of growing a forage crop to reduce reliance on purchased feeds in the…
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Turriff Show
Turriff Show, is the biggest two-day agricultural show in Scotland, attracting around 24,000 people, including those involved in farming as well as many non-farming people who enjoy the show for…
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Turriff Show, is the biggest two-day agricultural show in Scotland, attracting around 24,000 people, including those involved in farming as well as many non-farming people who enjoy the show for…
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