Cattle

The 2025 Silage Crop – Making the Most of a Challenging Year

Forage quality directly affects ruminant intake and performance. Discover how digestibility influences feed intake, highlights when supplementation is essential, and provides practical guidance on cutting and preserving silage to maximise energy content.…

SAC Consulting
18/02/2026

Calf Suck Reflex and Stomach Tubes

Ensuring newborn calves receive sufficient colostrum is critical for survival and long-term health. Sarah explores key indicators like dystocia scores and suck reflex strength that help predict colostrum intake.…

SAC Consulting
18/02/2026

Maximising the Potential of Your New Breeding Bull

Purchasing a new breeding bull is a significant investment, and careful management is key to ensuring he reaches his full potential. Gavin provides practical guidance on settling bulls into a new farm and pre-breeding preparation to support fertility, performance, and long-term productivity…

SAC Consulting
17/02/2026

BVD Phase 6: New Mandatory Rules from 1 February 2026

Sarah explains how Phase 6 of Scotland’s BVD eradication scheme introduces mandatory testing of calves from pregnant incoming cows to prevent Trojan cow outbreaks. Discover the new rules, testing options, and compliance requirements for 2026.…

SAC Consulting
19/01/2026

Cattle Inspections and Passport Reconciliation

With winter cattle inspections now underway. A timely passport reconciliation can help avoid penalties and ensure you’re inspection-ready if selected at short notice. Lorraine explains how to get prepared for a winter inspection.…

SAC Consulting
16/01/2026

Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF) - Calf Respiratory Disease Investigation

Time is running out to access PSF before it ends in December 2025. Discover how testing and tailored prevention plans can cut pneumonia losses, improve calf performance, and boost efficiency.…

SAC Consulting
14/10/2025

The Benefits of Early Pregnancy Scanning in Cattle

There are several benefits to scanning suckler cows early, the most obvious being to determine whether cows are in calf or not. Laura discusses these benefits as spring calving herds are now taking bulls out from cows. …

SAC Consulting
15/09/2025

Ear Tag Loss and Retention - How Does your Herd Compare?

Lost tags cost money, waste time, and risk compliance, but new SRUC research shows big differences in replacement rates across herds. Sam tells us what drives tag losses and the practical steps to improve retention.…

SAC Consulting
15/09/2025

Non-Nutritional Factors for Transition Cow Success

Successful transition into the milking herd isn’t just about nutrition. Lorna discusses how certain measures can help protect cow health, fertility, and milk yield while reducing transition diseases.…

SAC Consulting
19/08/2025

BVD Eradication in Scotland: Phase 6 Important Changes

New rules are now in effect to help eliminate BVD from Scotland’s herds. Understand what the new changes mean for breeding and non-breeding herds and how to stay compliant and avoid movement restrictions.…

SAC Consulting
16/07/2025

Is Your Stock Getting Enough Water at Grass?

Whether you run beef, dairy, or sheep, understanding how much water your animals need and how to provide it efficiently can safeguard health and performance this summer.…

SAC Consulting
17/06/2025

Stock Bulls – Pre-Breeding Checks

Pre-breeding checks are essential to ensure your bulls are fit, fertile, and ready for the season ahead.…

SAC Consulting
13/03/2025