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Katie Fallon

Articles by Katie Fallon

Why weighing at weaning should be routine practice

Livestock

Why weighing at weaning should be routine practice

Suckler calf weaning weights are an important measure of any suckler herd, to understand herd performance, output and profitability.

clock 12 November 2022 • 3 min read
Exports adding value for British meat

Livestock

Exports adding value for British meat

With exporters from all over the world in attendance, SIAL Paris is a key event in the British export calendar.

clock 11 November 2022 • 7 min read
Grazing for improved productivity and reduced emissions

Livestock

Grazing for improved productivity and reduced emissions

Studies suggest improved pasture diversity and rotational grazing methods can reduce the overall carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions of UK sheep flocks. Katie Fallon reports.

clock 09 November 2022 • 3 min read
Sassy Girl crowned champion at Agri-Expo

Livestock

Sassy Girl crowned champion at Agri-Expo

Heifers led the beef championship for the second consecutive year at Carlisles Borderway Agri-Expo event. Katie Fallon reports.

clock 01 November 2022 • 5 min read
Defeating digital dermatitis

Livestock

Defeating digital dermatitis

Considered the most prevalent infectious disease among UK dairy herds, digital dermatitis, if left untreated, can have detrimental consequences on animal performance and overall health.

clock 31 October 2022 • 5 min read
Narrow film could provide alternative to increasing costs

Livestock

Narrow film could provide alternative to increasing costs

Maize trials carried out at the Carlisle Regional Technology Centre, at Smalmstown Farm, Longtown, have shed a new light on the use of narrow film.

clock 26 October 2022 • 3 min read
Under-sowing grass to prevent run off and provide winter grazing

Livestock

Under-sowing grass to prevent run off and provide winter grazing

Under-sowing grass alongside maize crops is increasingly becoming an option for many due to soil erosion prevention and winter grazing options.

clock 26 October 2022 • 3 min read
Dealing with downer cows

Livestock

Dealing with downer cows

Inevitably, downer cow syndrome is an issue many dairy farmers will have to deal with at one time or another. Vet Dr Charlie Mays discusses best practice for managing downer cows and how the correct use of hip hoists can be life-saving.

clock 25 October 2022 • 7 min read

Farm Business

AHDB chair: HQ relocation will deliver value for money

AHDB chair Nicholas Saphir has confirmed the board will move its headquarters from Stoneleigh Park in an attempt to deliver increased value to levy payers.

clock 22 October 2022 • 1 min read
Defra Secretary highlights south east Asia as export opportunities

Livestock

Defra Secretary highlights south east Asia as export opportunities

New Defra Secretary Ranil Jayawardena has identified the Gulf, India and South East Asia as export markets which will provide farmers with a greater return for British meat.

clock 19 October 2022 • 2 min read
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