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Coccidiosis is a costly disease impacting on lamb and calf performance. Coccidiosis is a disease of the intestinal tract caused by a microscopic parasite from the family Eimeria spp – the eggs are ingested, invade cells in the gut lining … Read more
Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT) is an important aid for raising healthy calves and is critical when combating outbreaks of scour and other diseases. A good product is much more than just salt and water and choosing the right product and … Read more
Throughout the first three months of pregnancy, a ewe’s nutritional requirements do not greatly increase above that for maintenance, however going into the final six weeks, her demands sky rocket in line with the 70% of foetal growth that occurs during this … Read more
THE BEST ADVICE Typically, orphan lambs have been reared on milk replacer made with dried cow’s milk but now farmers have a choice as Lamb Force Ewe Milk Replacer is made with ewe’s milk. Lamb Force is sourced from ewe’s … Read more
Magnesium is an essential element involved in most biochemical processes within the body. However, it is estimated that up to 70% of magnesium in the body is stored in the bones and not released easily therefore sheep do need a … Read more
FA PRE-CALVER The 2021 calving season is fast approaching, with cattle being brought indoors for the winter months, now is the right time to be planning ahead for the 2021 calving season to ensure a smooth and successful transition. Feeding … Read more
What causes ketosis (pregnancy toxaemia) in ewes? Ketosis is a metabolic disease that can affect ewes during late pregnancy. In the final 6-8 weeks of pregnancy, the foetus(es) increases in size by approximately 60%. This growth demands large amounts of … Read more
During the final six to eight 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
Downland retailer Steele Farm Supplies have expanded their business opening a second store in Ballymena. Located beside the Ballymena Livestock Market, Matthew Steele – son of John Steele – has followed the footsteps of his father, who opened the first … Read more
We are delighted to announce the appointment of a new retailer in Northern Ireland, Beatty Fuels and Farm Supplies Ltd, who will be distributing Downland products to farms throughout Ireland. Downland General Manager Mark Lowden commented ‘Beatty’s are an excellent … Read more
