13 January 2023
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5 min read
Around 50% of all lambing losses occur within the first 48 hours after birth, with AHDB estimating the cost to be around £25 for every lamb lost. Causes range from stillbirth to mismothering to small,...
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Following the publication of its Animal Welfare strategy in December, Defra has introduced two consultations
12 February 2026
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3 min read
A determined Belgian couple with a go-getter attitude, supported by their team of working border collies, have carved out a new farming life in Scotland
12 February 2026
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9 min read
Feeding colostrum at the onset of scour, alongside replacing lost fluids could help with calf recovery
11 February 2026
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3 min read
