Many farmers are experiencing issues brought on by the current drought across Britain. Various factors can affect the quality of your grass including soil type, growth stage, fertilisation, how grazed it has been and of course, weather.
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It’s that time of year again when we are counting down the days until our first lambs are due. Are you prepared?
The farming industry is making a conscious effort to reduce antibiotic usage – especially surrounding lambing. As a Nation, since 2014 the UK have successfully reduced antibiotic usage by 50% [1] This is fantastic news, however we must not rest on our laurels, but continue to work hard to follow...
Mineral drenching tips
During the summer drenching of cattle and lambs across the UK is a common site on many UK farms. As grass quality and quantity decrease throughout the summer months it is essential to add supplementary minerals and vitamins in order to maximise animal performance throughout these challenging months.
Wet weather & vitamin content of forage
Farmers Weekly reports that this extremely wet year has had a detrimental effect on UK livestock. Heavy rain has flushed trace elements from our British soil, leaving forage lacking in important minerals such as zinc, cobalt, iodine, copper and iron in many areas of the UK.
Energy Requirements of the Ewe During Pregnancy
To maintain her weight, the pregnant ewe requires around 1.7% of her body weight each day in dry matter. When a ewe becomes pregnant, the developing foetus inside her also requires energy, increasing the ewe’s total energy demand. The development of the foetus increases exponentially during the length of the...