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Ellie Layton

Articles by Ellie Layton

Pre-lambing nutrition offers long-term gains

Livestock

Pre-lambing nutrition offers long-term gains

A focus on ewe nutrition during the last six to eight weeks of pregnancy can help produce healthy lambs and maintain ewe health, says Bryn Hughes, of Wynnstay

clock 13 January 2023 • 5 min read
Tall grass grazing brings soil and herd health benefits

Livestock

Tall grass grazing brings soil and herd health benefits

A group of farmers are trialing mob grazing techniques across the country with the support of Innovative Farmers. Ellie Layton spoke to one of the participants to find out more.

clock 03 January 2023 • 6 min read
Top tips for grazing fodder beet

Livestock

Top tips for grazing fodder beet

As a high yielding forage crop and a cheap source of energy, fodder beet is now a popular crop for outwintering. Ellie Layton reports.

clock 06 December 2022 • 5 min read
Maggie wins  at English  Winter Fair

Livestock

Maggie wins at English Winter Fair

Bumper entries were seen across all livestock sections at this years English Winter Fair, including a 30 per cent rise in the carcase hall. Ellie Layton reports.

clock 24 November 2022 • 7 min read
Alternative proteins offering cost savings for forage diets

Livestock

Alternative proteins offering cost savings for forage diets

Practical tips around feeding home-grown protein were up for discussion at a recent AHDB dairy roadshow at Court Farm in Gloucestershire.

clock 24 November 2022 • 3 min read
First generation sheep farmer builds flock while working full-time

Livestock

First generation sheep farmer builds flock while working full-time

First generation sheep farmer, Hugh Guinan is building up a flock of Innovis ewes and working with local farmers to improve soil health – all while juggling his full-time job. Ellie Layton reports.

clock 11 November 2022 • 5 min read
Diagnosing swollen navels

Livestock

Diagnosing swollen navels

A common but often undiscussed problem in the calving pen is swollen navels on newborn calves. Ellie Layton finds out more.

clock 11 November 2022 • 3 min read
Extending the life of the layer

Livestock

Extending the life of the layer

Maximising the genetic potential of the modern hybrid laying bird can increase the egg production cycle. Ellie Layton reports.

clock 24 October 2022 • 4 min read
Jerseys dominate at the Dairy Show

Livestock

Jerseys dominate at the Dairy Show

Jerseys swept the board at this year’s Dairy Show, held at the Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, with the breed taking the supreme, heifer, calf and showmanship inter-breed titles. Ellie Layton reports.

clock 14 October 2022 • 3 min read
Look out for liver fluke

Livestock

Look out for liver fluke

clock 12 October 2022 • 5 min read
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