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There is no transfer of maternal antibodies across the placenta in ruminants for the developing foetus. Lambs are born without protection against disease and are reliant on colostrum containing antibodies against pathogens for the transfer of passive immunity. Colostrum antibody … Read more
During the final 6 to 8 weeks of pregnancy the foetus develops rapidly and increases in size by approximately 70%, at the same time colostrum production in the udder also takes place. These changes demand significant increases in energy and … Read more
Multiple factors interact to increase the risk of respiratory disease in calves and youngstock and as autumn leads into winter then respiratory problems in calves and youngstock become more prevalent, especially when animals are housed. With figures from the Cattle … Read more
The Best Advice Sheep scab is caused by the mite Psoroptes ovis, and is a major source of economic loss in affected flocks and is a serious threat to sheep welfare. Scab is highly contagious with mites passing easily between … Read more
The Best Advice Heavy lice infestations cause irritation which results in reduced lying time and feeding leading to reduced weight gain. Itching and rubbing against feed barriers disrupts feeding and results in hair loss, most often over the neck and … Read more
Profitability of a suckler production system is dependent on every cow producing a good quality calf, as economically as possible, during a compact calving period every 365 days. Traditionally, the suckler cow will utilise low quality forages on marginal grassland, … Read more
Tupping can be considered as one of the most critical times of the sheep production cycle, setting the standard for a healthy lamb crop five months down the line. The main aim at tupping time is to maximise ovulation rate … Read more
The period immediately pre-calving is one of the most important times in a breeding cow’s production calendar. Ensuring optimum nutrition in the run up to calving this autumn will play a key part in the overall herd management, giving both … Read more
The Best Advice Ensure you are ready for action against blowfly strike. The disease is potentially at its worst from June until September-October. Blowfly Strike poses a serious welfare challenge to animals and can significantly affect farm profitability. More than … Read more
ZERMEX® 0.1% w/v oral solution for sheep Potent and Persistent Worm Control for up to 5 weeks. Click here to find out more about ZERMEX® 0.1% w/v oral solution for sheep. Worms are a major threat to sheep in the … Read more
