The grazing of ewes on red clover swards around tupping time has long been ill advised due to concern about negative impacts on fertility, but research demonstrates this should not always be the case....
The grazing of ewes on red clover swards around tupping time has long been ill advised due to concern about negative impacts on fertility, but research demonstrates this should not always be the case....
Better storage, cleaner yards and timely nutrient use can help farmers cut costs, protect soils and reduce pressure when wet weather arrives.
Livestock specialist Ellie Layton, talks about heading out on farm to visit the farmers that are willing to share their systems.
In the last 10 years, producers and vets have 'steadily' shifted their focus towards ‘improving herd health, tightening biosecurity and refining management practices'.