Sheep
Sheep Record Keeping
Is sheep record keeping a challenging part of your farm business or are you a new entrant who wants to know more about sheep records? This online event will featured…
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Feeding Ewes In Mid-Pregnancy Under Snowy Conditions
Reports of more snow to come are concerning particularly for those that may have already been feeding supplementary forage since December. For those lambing in March/April the nutritional requirements of the ewe are still fairly low compared to close up lambing, however it is vital to the development of the placenta during this period that ewes do not face prolonged nutritional stress.
Read More >Twin Lamb Disease In Ewes That Are Fit
Fit ewes can be as susceptible to twin lamb disease (aka pregnancy toxaemia) as thin ewes although the prevention is slightly different.
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More Sheep Issues To Look Out For In This Extreme Weather
Poppy Frater gives us tips on what to look out for in your sheep during this period of snowy weather.
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Animal Health is Wealth (podcast)
Following on from Animal Health is Wealth webinar, James Orr talks to The Woodlands Trust Scotland farmer Janet Pringle and her vet, Rhona Anderson of Forth Valley Vets, about their experience…
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Sheep Health Factsheet
This factsheet aims to highlight the general considerations for sheep health and what to look out for. It should be used as a guide for when to seek veterinary advice,…
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Sheep management in coastal areas
Sheep and Grassland Specialist Poppy Frater talks to Richard Briggs of Briggs Shetland Lamb – a company which sells Shetland lamb across the country from London to Lerwick. We discuss…
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Investigating Sheep Abortions
Lambing is underway for many pedigree flocks and will be due to start soon for lots of others. As such, SRUC Veterinary services are starting to see sheep abortions coming into the lab. Abortion investigations can help to reduce the incidence this year and hopefully help to prevent abortions next year.
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Livestock Health Planning Over The Winter
Agricultural Consultant Malcolm Macdonald spoke to beef and sheep specialist Robert Ramsay and SRUC Vet Colin Mason about livestock health planning over the winter. Colin talked through what issues he…
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VLOG – Road to Market
The culmination of a year’s hard work, the sheep sales in the autumn are an exciting time. But they are not the only option for your croft produce. Aoife and…
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