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 opportunities to improve. A key factor involved in maximising lambing percentages and number of ewes holding to… Read more »
In the UK Dairy and Beef industry the number of calves reared to full term is 89 in every 100 dams. Each season 1 in 7 dairy calves and 1 in 13 beef calves are lost during rearing due to a variety of factors (NADIS UK). This carries a significant cost to the industry during… Read more »
Hypomagnesaemia, more commonly known as grass staggers, is a clinical condition caused by lack of magnesium in the diet and is a particular threat for suckler and dairy cows at grass. As a vital macro-nutrient, magnesium is not only required for bone growth and nervous system function, but also to aid essential fibre digestion within… Read more »