Livestock farmers are being urged to prioritise respiratory health as winter housing begins, with the knock-on effects of summer drought adding to seasonal feeding pressures. As winter approaches and many cattle begin moving indoors, farmers face the challenge of supporting livestock health with potentially limited volumes of quality forage stocks. Dr Richard Wynn, head of […]
Author Archives: Abby Turner
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Sep
Sep
On the Isle of Arran, Callum Lindsay combines soil testing, better forage, targeted trace elements and Crystalyx feed blocks to support flock and herd performance across 12,500 acres of predominantly upland ground. His approach starts with the soil and home-grown forage. He then uses blood testing and targeted supplementation around tupping, lambing, calving and turnout. […]
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Jun
Jun
With grazing now well underway, farmers are being warned that relying on grass alone without checking what nutrition it provides risks leaving livestock short of key mineral and trace element needs. Dr Richard Wynn, technical lead at Fevara, says farmers need to take a 360-degree view of spring nutrition to protect growth, fertility and performance. […]
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Jun
Jun
The recent spell of hot weather followed by showery conditions has created ideal circumstances for a rapid increase in fly populations across grazing systems. While flies are often regarded as little more than a nuisance, they can play a significant role in the spread of summer mastitis – a disease that continues to cause serious […]