Livestock

NFU Scotland has urged Pilgrim’s to stop operating pricing practices which they say are putting the sector at risk

The addition of sodium, selenium and sulphur to nitrogen fertiliser applications has successfully boosted growth rates of freshly weaned lambs by over 17 per cent according to a 2020 study.

A natural decline in both grass growth and cow milk yields in July to September means creep feeding is a no brainer if you want to maintain calf growth rates.

July 2021 Dairy Farming edition

Carefully choosing animal feeds can have a massive impact on a farm’s carbon footprint, according to co-product specialist, Duynie Feed. This will benefit farm finances as well as the environment.

Defra Secretary George Eustice has said the ‘bar has to be quite high’ for abattoirs to qualify for Government support.

THIS year’s ram sales got underway at Worcester with the Charollais Sheep Society’s premier sale which topped at 17,000gns, with three five figure sales and a new record ram lamb average of 1,900.30.

Defra Secretary George Eustice has said the bar has to be quite high for abattoirs to qualify for Government support.

Heat stress could be costing UK dairy farmers a 20% depletion in milk yield and significant fertility losses – but it is not just about short-term affects: generational productivity is at risk. Natalie Noble reports.

Artificial insemination can be a useful tool in increasing the value of a flock, but attention to detail is vital to maximise conception rates. Veterinary surgeon, Will Barker, offers some advice.