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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.…

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  • 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.…

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  • 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.…

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  • 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. …

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  • 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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The Power of Data to Improve Efficiency in Suckler Herds

Lorna highlights the benefits of weight data for improving herd efficiency and management decisions. Learn how technology, cow efficiency metrics, and replacement strategies can optimise beef production.…

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  • 13/12/2024
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Don’t Sweat It

Proper ventilation is vital for maintaining the health and productivity of housed livestock, especially during periods of wet weather and extended housing. Kiera outlines the essentials of effective shed ventilation, its impact on cattle well-being, and practical steps to improve airflow.…

  • Unearthed News
  • 18/11/2024
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Have You Carried Out Your Winter Feed Stocktake?

With lower silage yields and early housing challenges, feed budgeting is critical this winter. Learn how to analyse forage, calculate feed needs, and tackle shortages effectively.…

  • Unearthed News
  • 18/11/2024
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