Livestock features
February maize special
Read our maize special, as we look at your options this season, with all the latest information and advice.
SAC meeting tackles herd health issues at West Plean
AROUND 100 farmers attended a health and welfare event held last week by the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) in Stirlingshire. Claire Powell reports on the host farm and the experts’ advice on health issues.
Renowned dairy farmer turns his hand to beef production
Converted beef farmer and former vice chairman of the Scottish Milk Marketing Board, James Brown, talks to Linda McDonald-Brown about the changes needed to turn a renowned dairy farm into a top beef enterprise.
Beef special - January 26
READ our special series from this week’s beef supplement, with features, news and advice on the latest trends in the beef industry.
Turning a dairy dream into a thriving specialist business
In an area not renowned for dairy herds, two brothers’ passion for cheese-making has allowed them carve a niche as a specialist food producer. Angela Calvert reports.
Take the time now to assess your fields
It is not too early to start thinking about which fields need a bit of TLC, even if you do not sow any seed until much later in the year, says independent grassland specialist Charlie Morgan.
Developing the commercial potential of Hereford breed
Mark Spendlove has never been one to follow a trend. Always trying to sell cattle when others wanted to buy, he turned the traditional system completely on its head. Ann Hardy visited his farm in Northamptonshire.
Cooperation provides the answer to NVZ headache
Exporting manure may be an option for livestock farmers trying to adapt to NVZ regulations. Katie Lomas visits an arable farm where muck is taken in exchange for straw.
Getting the right mix brings herd yield, financial and health benefits
As the year draws to a close, Rob and John Slater can look back over a successful 12 months, having made another step forward in their dairy expansion plan. Angela Calvert reports.
Combating the critics in the climate change debate
As the next decade approaches, Joanne Pugh looks at some of the challenges we may face in the future in a special series considering consumer perception of livestock’s role in climate change and animal welfare.
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Time for dairy industry to build on health successes
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Robot moves dictate end of herd mentality
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Fantasy Farming League sees seven out of ten make a profit
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Pigs make a festive comeback to Skipton
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Winter Dairying Special: Keeping the rumen balanced is 'more essential than ever'
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Finding a home for dairy calves on TB-restricted farms
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EID surgery - your questions answered
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Beef focus: Making outwintering pay
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Sheep Focus: Appliance of science behind new strategy
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Courage of his convictions is now paying rich dividends
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Sheep Focus: Nutrition key for tupping, pregnancy and lambing
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Sheep Focus: Winter feeding is key to year-round results
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Salers Bulls have helped to beef up the dairy profits
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Sheep Focus: Liver fluke in sheep
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Battling through hardship to live the ‘Italian’ dream
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Animal Health: Identify source before taking evasive action
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Animal Health: Disease-free status is good for business
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Animal Health: Plan is worth its weight in gold
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Animal Health: Final push to keep bluetongue under control
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Achieving a balance between farming and a wildlife haven
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Animal health: Colostrum management could cut scour problems
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Animal Health: Efficiency assessment is vital
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Animal Health: Preventative early diagnosis
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Animal Health: Winter is a good time to start disease programmes
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Dairy Works preview: Researching and investing in the future of dairying
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The complete guide to the UK's EID rules
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Looking to the past to build a future for a small dairy herd
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TMR diet feeders: Salute a humble workhorse
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Don’t take short cuts when growing and mixing rations
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Dairy Works preview: Getting lameness under control in a large herd



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