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At a recent webinar hosted by the National Sheep Association, speakers from the Smart Sheep project discussed the potential of EID technology aiding the reduction of wormer resistance on farm. Katie Fallon reports.
25 March 2022
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As the weather improves for much of the UK, backyard flocks, as well as larger-scale producers, are being reminded of an extension to the housing order requiring keepers to keep their birds inside.
21 March 2022
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Livestock
Charolais bulls sold to 24,000gns with 101 bulls averaging 8,449, up 1,328 on 2021, setting the record for all breed averages at Stirling.
23 February 2022
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Saler bulls sold to a high of 8,000gns to average 4,809 less 47 than 2021, with a 91 per cent clearance rate.
23 February 2022
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A top bid of 30,000gns led the Simmental trade in the second round of February bull sales at Stirling.
23 February 2022
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4 min read
Livestock
According to the Control of Worms Sustainably (COWS) group, vaccinating calves before turnout can protect them against lungworm and reduce economic losses from ill-health.
19 February 2022
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Livestock
The latest results from Pioneer Accurate Crop Testing System (PACTS) 2021 trials show very early maturity from the dent hybrid P7034 maize variety.
16 February 2022
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Livestock
Harrison and Hetherington, UK Borderway Dairy Expo organiser has announced two new awards which will be presented to those exhibiting livestock at this years event.
16 February 2022
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2 min read
Livestock
Limousins peaked at 38,000gns at the Carlisle spring bull sale to average 7,895, down 223 on 2021 with a clearance rate of 77 per cent.
15 February 2022
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2 min read
Livestock
Craigdarroch Zico from Graham and Son, Dumfriesshire set new record of 32,000gns at Castle Douglas.
15 February 2022
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