Black Mountains Farm Services

Farm Veterinary and Pasture Management Services.

A Collaboration with @garethgrassland

[Welsh Government Rural Affairs @WGRural]

Bluetongue serotype 3 has been confirmed on 3 new premises in the Temporary Control Zone in Monmouthshire.

A further case has been identified nr Brecon. Livestock keepers - remain vigilant, talk to your vet & take care when sourcing livestock.

Report suspect cases to @APHAgovUK

[Teagasc @teagasc]

Lime unlocks your soil. It improves structure, boosts microbial life, and makes every kilo of fertiliser work harder, giving you a 6-10 times return on your investment depending on your enterprise.
Find out more https://t.co/GhxegKq0rO

[RamCompare @RamCompare]

Ewes ready for turn out with @RamCompare performance recorded terminal sires with Tom Cox @ Manor Farm, Staffordshire, with high lambing % and fast finishing system - we welcome him to the team and look forward to following progeny performance 2026! @AHDB_BeefLamb @HybuCigCymru

[Pasture For Life @PastureForLife]

Building a Relationship with Your Abattoir

Pasture for Life members only event

Talgarth, Powys | Monday 1 Sept

Ask the questions you've always wanted to ask the abattoir. Join us for a tour of WJ George Butchers and their abattoir, operating since 1988. https://t.co/amPYDXGR8f

[Black Mountains Farm Services @BMFarmServices]

@bbctms for the benefit of Ebony

[Black Mountains Farm Services @BMFarmServices]

@oldmanradd @NorthantsCCC @lancscricket @ArnoldSociety @scottread16 @GeorgieHeath27 @BBCSport RE names: Wilfred La Fontaine Jackson caught my eye recently (Durham 2 XI)

[Teagasc @teagasc]

Red clover builds soil fertility and boosts animal performance making it an ideal option for farms looking to grow top-quality forage.
https://t.co/sw4Pbf6C7P

[Teagasc @teagasc]

Successfully establishing white clover in grassland swards hinges on four key areas. Grassland researcher, Dr. Michael Egan tells us more in this short clip.
Find out more here https://t.co/MNqEIgikIM

[Black Mountains Farm Services @BMFarmServices]

@TheCricketerMag @GeorgeDobell1 That's a picture of Rocky Flintoff...

[Teagasc @teagasc]

The taking of soil samples is the first step in effective nutrient management, the second step is completing a Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) for your farm.
Find out more here https://t.co/sO9MGNl90C

[AHDB Beef & Lamb @AHDB_BeefLamb]

Curious about the economics of bale grazing? Join our webinar where we'll discuss findings from 7 UK farms! Learn about cost savings, management strategies, and the non-financial benefits of this approach.

💬 Bring your🙋for a live Q&A!

📅 Register here: https://t.co/4e2WX8rpgi

[AHDB Beef & Lamb @AHDB_BeefLamb]

🌱 How do you tailor a GS4 mix for your farm? Here, @Davidpcross shares his mix, soon to be SAM 3, with more legumes & fewer ryegrasses. David & @LizzieSagoo discuss methods, timing & on-farm research that shaped David's approach to herbal ley swards 🍀

👀https://t.co/L37q7ebsYH

[Teagasc @teagasc]

August is the month to start building grass for autumn. We have had a slow year in terms of growth but management in the next 6 weeks will be crucial, as the rate of grass growth (supply) will be less than what is eaten (demand) by mid- September. More at https://t.co/PO9UUKl6eH

[Teagasc @teagasc]

For farmers who calf down in spring, now is the ideal time for them to think about cow pregnancy scanning. It offers so many advantages and is a vital tool used on well managed herds around the country. Read more https://t.co/5ta7Dkmb1O @TeagascBeef

[Mathew Roberts @farmermat1]

Second cut ✔️, rocket fuel to feed 1400 ewes at lambing and no concentrates 🍀🚀⛽️☀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🐑

[AHDB Beef & Lamb @AHDB_BeefLamb]

Follow this week to see updates from family run @Alnhamfarming our NE Monitor Farm. They’ve implemented so much positive change & driven profitability whilst building a subsidy resilient business with the support of their steering group & consultants, @ColdrochieEG @RhidianJones2

[Teagasc @teagasc]

Quite a bit of work has gone into the investigating the positive effects that trees can have on the overall farm ecosystem. A form of tree planting where animals and trees share the same parcel of ground is called Agroforestry. Read more https://t.co/WjR7rD5rCn @teagascforestry

[Black Mountains Farm Services @BMFarmServices]

@TheCricketPod Surely you people know Viv Richards is from Antigua! 🤦

[SenseHub GB @SenseHubGB]

Weighing lambs regularly at this time of year is a very useful indicator for assessing growth, identifying poor performers and picking up on detrimental parasite burdens.
A combination of weighing and /or faecal egg count (FEC) should ideally be performed at least monthly.🐑

[National Sheep Association @natsheep]

The SCOPS Nematodirus Forecast is a free facility for UK sheep farmers and advisors – thanks to the general sponsorship of @BimedaUK and Techion (@FECPAKG2) 🐑🔴⚫️

Visit the forecast and follow the links to services provided by our sponsors⤵
https://t.co/TND01DosZI