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With calves which experience difficult calvings being four times more likely to be still-born or die within 24 hours of birth, and cows suffering complications including delayed re-breeding, Downland have developed a unique product to help support successful calving. Optilix … Read more
Win 10 Opti-Lix Buckets! To enter, simply visit our Facebook page comment win, like and share the post. Competition closes at 5pm, Thursday 4th January 2018 with the winner chosen at random and announced on Friday 5th January 2018. *Terms … Read more
Huge congratulations to Downland retailer Green’s Farm Supplies Ltd who won TWO awards at yesterday’s National SQP awards in London; Independent Store of the Year and Store Manager of the Year. The awards spotlight individuals and businesses in the animal health industry … Read more
Rumen acidosis is a major health problem in modern dairy farming. It causes decreased intake, poor digestion and production losses. Health costs can also increase due to an increased risk of hoof problems and displaced abomasums. The modern dairy cow … Read more
Tupping time marks the start of the farming year all over again, and provides the foundation for a potential profitable lamb crop five months down the line. It is well known that ewe body condition score influences ovulation rate, … Read more
Essential Calcium is a fast acting, sustained release bolus for diary cows. For the reduction of the risk of milk fever in dairy cows. Fast Acting – 20 minutes from administration Slow Release – 24 hour cover when part of a … Read more
The high risk of dry cow disorders and diseases such as milk fever, ketosis, mastitis and lameness make mineral nutrition in the run up to calving critical to aid in their management, to help ensure a successful calving season. Not … Read more
Martin Denholm from Lochdrum Farm, Bonnybridge, in Scotland saw a notable improvement in his calves when he carried out a trial using Fresh Start® Improve this spring. Martin rears 120 calves per year and he considers calf health very important … Read more
Downland Rumen Buffer is a blend of buffering agents and flavours. It neutralises acidity therefore improving digestion and productivity. A healthy rumen is the key to achieving optimum animal health and production. Achieving a balanced pH in the rumen by … Read more
The main aim at tupping time is to maximise ovulation rates and conception, which impacts on the number of lambs sold per ewe which has a direct effect on profitability. There are many options available when deciding on nutrition … Read more
