Farm News & Advice
Read on for a host of news and advice on farm animal health conditions, preventative care, updated government legislation, and more.
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Sudden Death in Lambs
Sudden death is sadly a common and frustrating problem in lambs. Whilst many people overlook this, it is important to investigate because many causes of death can be avoided with management practices such as vaccination or targeted treatments.
Calf Scours – Prevention is Possible!
Scouring calves can be frustrating but prevention is possible through good hygiene, colostrum management and an understanding of the causes of disease on your farm.
Identifying & Preventing Staggers in Cattle & Sheep
Staggers is caused by low blood concentration of magnesium and affects both sheep and cattle. It is most commonly seen in adult lactating animals grazing lush, fast-growing grass pasture but we do see a number of cases in housed animals every year.
Newborn Cria Care
Summer is an exciting time for new arrivals! Whilst most camelids manage this period without any problems, by keeping a close eye on newborns, any problems can be spotted and treated early ensuring happy, healthy babies.
SCOPS Nematodirus Forecast, Risk factors, Action & Treatment
The SCOPS Nematodirus forecast predicts the hatch date for Nematodirus based on temperature data from 140 weather stations throughout the UK.
What do you get for your levy?
This month we have another article from AHDB that explains what you get for your levy.
Register with AHDB to help shape the future of beef and lamb
In April this year AHDB levy payers will be able to have their say and influence the work AHDB does across the beef, lamb, dairy, pork and cereals & oilseed sectors.
TBAS – the TB ADVISORY SERVICE – is back!
We are delighted to confirm that the TB Advisory Service is back in action with a new round of funding for on farm advice visits.
Limited supplies of Spectam this year
As many of you will be aware from the farming press, there is a limited supply of Spectam available this year. This is the only licensed product available for the prevention of watery mouth in lambs.
Worming (or not!) ewes at lambing
Traditionally, most flocks have wormed ewes at lambing. This practice is designed to combat the drop in immunity to worms that ewes experience from around 2 weeks before lambing to 6 weeks afterwards.
