Our Christmas newsletter is now online - including part 3 of our Elms series and the date for the next medicines adminstration course: https://t.co/TnCwowXu9v
All set up at the #fffb#ploughingmatch - what a great day for it!! Come and see us for hot and cold drinks, snacks and jacket potatoes โ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐
Lungworm infection can be confirmed by post-mortem or larvae can be detected in faecal samples. Serum and milk sample antibody ELISAs are also available. Talk to the vet about carrying out these tests and what the results mean for future treatment. #COWSAdvice
Absolutely loving the Combi-clamp for getting jobs done with the little man on board! New batch of ewe lambs vaccinated this morning, all whilst he had a nap in the backpack ๐๐ด๐ช#literallycountingsheep
Grass growth has risen steeply last week, and are expected to stay high this week. Soil temps have warmed to an average of 9.5 ยฐC across GB, meaning soils are now warm enough to support active clover growth as well as grass species. @TheAHDB@HybuCigCymru@qmscotland
It's Easter Sunday which means... Tomorrow is the @OBHPointToPoint at Lockinge ๐ We'll be there next to the Farmers' Bar, come and say hi - we've got food, drink and games - just hoping the โ๏ธ stays out!
Our April newsletter is now online. Read on for the next in our ELMS series as well as bull semen testing, MSD flockcheck & more! https://t.co/UzqDPJWOER
Very educational day yesterday with @minibeastmayhem learning about all things dung beetle. Great to hear such a strong message to work with your vet to reduce the impact of your parasite management plan on dung beetles. Small changes can make a big difference! @DungBeetleFarms
Now is the time to keep an eye out for signs of lungworm in your herd. These include:
- Coughing
- Loss of condition
- Nasal discharge
- Difficulty breathing
The main aim for liver fluke control in spring is to prevent pasture contamination by testing cattle and any sheep using faecal egg counts. Treat if adult parasites are found. #testdontguess
Free range egg crisis: shoppers need to
pay 40p more per dozen
Free range egg farmers are today calling for the UKโs major retailers to immediately increase the price of a dozen eggs in their shops by 40p to avert a catastrophe in the sector.
https://t.co/ZBbFrUgT9q
โClostridial vaccination is essential for our flock.โ
Listen to why Neil Brown includes this vaccination in his flock health plan year-after-year.
If youโd like to improve disease control in your flock, speak to your vet about a vaccination plan.
#FlockHealth#Sheep365
The recent good weather has produced high av. grass DM% and good ground conditions for grazing. Cooler weather is forecast for the next two weeks, but grass growth is currently expected to rise @TheAHDB@HybuCigCymru@qmscotland