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Two family-owned agricultural retailers have shared a top award as the most outstanding retailer in the UK-wide Downland group of independent agricultural retailers. Peter Lewis Agri and Equi Supplies, Crymych, Pembrokeshire and Towns and Carnie who have three retail outlets … Read more
Mid-pregnancy feeding is key to lambing success Nutrition in mid-pregnancy can be overlooked, but with declining quality and quantity of grass, alongside changing weather, a poor diet can impact productivity. Although very little growth of the lambs will occur during … 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 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 utilises low quality forages on marginal grassland, … Read more
When temperatures drop, rodents move indoors in search of food, warmth and shelter. Controlling rodents is vital to prevent disease transmission, food loss and contamination and structural damage, and is essential to meet farm assurance standards. Effective action against rodents … Read more
Maximising lamb output with the sale of strong and healthy lambs at a maximum price is the ultimate goal for every sheep producer. Yet, with an average scanning percentage of just 170% in the UK flock there are clear opportunities … 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
During the development of the calf in the dam’s body, maternal antibodies cannot be passed on to the foetus via the placenta in ruminants. Thus the calf is born without antibody protection and is unable to form antibodies of its … Read more
A free of charge mineral audit service* is available via your local Downland retailer. The mineral audit service is highly recommended to provide the information needed optimise mineral usage on farm, reducing costs and environmental wastage whilst maximising performance. Why … Read more
Don’t let poor grazing ruin your season! Supplementation of ewes during this critical period can increase lambing percentage whilst the maintenance of BCS during tupping and into pregnancy will have positive effects on both lamb health and performance. Ask your … Read more
