Livestock
Focus on Grass: A 2025 Review of Grazing Systems
Explore how smarter grazing strategies—like rotational grazing and pasture species optimisation—can boost productivity, cut costs, and future-proof your farm in 2025’s changing landscape.…
- Unearthed News
- 15/04/2025
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Staggers and the Risks from High Potassium Fertiliser
Spring grass growth and high-potassium fertiliser can trigger staggers in cattle. Learn how to manage magnesium levels and protect herd health this grazing season.…
- Unearthed News
- 15/04/2025
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Neonatal Clostridial Diseases in Lambs
Clostridial diseases like lamb dysentery and pulpy kidney pose serious risks to newborn lambs. Learn how timely ewe vaccination and colostrum management can protect your flock.…
- Unearthed News
- 15/04/2025
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Stock Bulls – Pre-Breeding Checks
Pre-breeding checks are essential to ensure your bulls are fit, fertile, and ready for the season ahead.…
- Unearthed News
- 13/03/2025
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Farm Safety During Lambing Time
Lambing season is a busy time, but farm safety should never be overlooked. Rebecca shares key tips to reduce risks and protect yourself during this demanding period.…
- Unearthed News
- 13/03/2025
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Castration and Tail Docking
As lambing season begins, ensure you’re using the best methods for castration and tail docking. Kythe shares expert tips on new methods and equipment.…
- Unearthed News
- 13/03/2025
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Metabolic Profiling Suckler Cows
Metabolic profiling helps ensure suckler cows get the right nutrition pre- and post-calving. Mary explains how this tool can improve herd health and fertility.…
- Unearthed News
- 13/03/2025
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Best Practices for Safe and Responsible Medicine Use During Calving and Lambing
Ensure the health and welfare of your livestock this season with Kythe’s expert guidance on responsible medicine use.…
- Unearthed News
- 13/02/2025
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Nutrition Reminder: Annual Pre-Calving and Lambing
Samantha highlights the importance of forage analysis, ration planning, and metabolic testing to ensure livestock health and productivity during this critical period.…
- Unearthed News
- 20/01/2025
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Trace Elements for Sheep
Graham explains the importance of trace element supplementation, how to identify deficiencies, and why consulting your vet is key to keeping your flock healthy.…
- Unearthed News
- 20/01/2025
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Silage Update and Seasonal Trends
Mary highlights silage trends showing lower energy and higher protein due to spring weather patterns. …
- Unearthed News
- 13/12/2024
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Financial Potential of Health Planning and Essential Health Planning for Lambing
Foteini tells us more about SRUC’s free HerdPlan tool which helps to optimise livestock health and productivity. With customisable scenarios, it empowers data-driven decisions to improve productivity and reduce costs.…
- Unearthed News
- 13/12/2024
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