Sheep

This is a copy of the presentation given by Peter Jones, SAC Consulting Forestry Specialist, during the second meeting of the Argyll Soil & Nutrient Network in February 2019.

Avoiding Disease: How can you keep lambs healthy and reduce antibiotic use? (advertorial)

Read our advertorial here that was first published in the Scottish Farmer 07/03/2019 here

Podcast: Antibiotics and livestock

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) – and more particularly, antibiotic resistance – is one of the greatest threats to human health globally. Food producing animals account for 37% of antibiotic use in…

Detecting Ewe Under Nutrition In Late Pregnancy

70% of foetal growth occurs in the last 6 weeks of gestation making it crucial to avoid ewe undernutrition during this time. BOHB is found in high levels in the…

Worming: How to develop a strategy to suit your farm and your budget

With lambing approaching, we spoke to Vet Heather Stevenson, who is based in Dumfries with SAC Consulting Veterinary Services. Here she talks about the importance of thinking about strategy when…

Common cattle and sheep identification breaches and tips to help with compliance

Scottish Government statistics from cross compliance inspections have revealed that cattle identification and registration (SMR 7) and sheep and goat identification (SMR 8) are the most commonly breached requirements. This…