EBLEX parasite guide updated for 2010
BEEF and sheep producers can be confident they're making an informed choice about parasite control products, thanks to the latest EBLEX parasite guide.
Read more | Comments (0) | March 09 2010
Out-wintering pads are a viable option
OUT-WINTERING pads offer a sustainable alternative to out-wintering livestock on grassland and a reduced cost alternative to conventional housing.
Read more | Comments (0) | March 03 2010
Tips to improve energy management to cut costs and carbon
THERE is a lot that beef and sheep businesses of every description can do to cut both their fixed costs and greenhouse gas emissions for very little effort or expense.
Read more | Comments (0) | March 02 2010
Cattle handling and beef breeding best practice
TWENTY eight farmers attended a day organised by Myerscough College on Improving Beef Breeding and Cattle Handling Systems at a farm near Chorley in Lancashire.
Read more | Comments (0) | February 25 2010
Performance Grants Update – February 2010
A TOTAL of 128 performance grant applications have so far gone through decision panels to help improve animal health and welfare, nutrient management and resource efficiciency on livestock farms in the North West.
Read more | Comments (0) | February 25 2010
VLA - Farmers must remain vigilant
DEFRA'S veterinary surveillance programme has flagged up two new diseases that farmers need to be aware of.
Read more | Comments (0) | February 24 2010
Safety first for Lancashire farmers
HUNDREDS of local farmers attended a safety event at Myerscough College’s Lodge Farm in February.
Read more | Comments (0) | February 20 2010
New buildings charge nothing more than a tax on food production
FARMERS and growers may face a new levy on any new buildings on their holdings under a change in planning regulations.
Read more | Comments (0) | February 17 2010
Stable 2010 market outlook for beef producers
ANNUAL declines of more than 2% in the national beef and dairy herds recorded in the June Agricultural Survey are expected to continue over the coming year - according to the latest market outlook from EBLEX.
Read more | Comments (0) | February 01 2010
Animal Bytes (Dec 09) - latest developments in beef and dairy animal health and welfare
THE December update into the latest developments in animal science relevant to UK livestock farmers is now available.
Read more | Comments (0) | January 28 2010