Feeding, growing and finishing cattle for better returns
Published on 09 August 2010
GROWING and finishing cattle requires attention to detail at all stages to be able to match market needs and make the best return on your investment.
This manual from EBLEX will illustrate the importance of distinguishing between the rearing, growing and finishing phase. As well as formulating rations according to animal requirements to optimise animal performance appropriate to the system and meet market specifications.
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Optimising suckler herd fertility for Better Returns
Published on 15 July 2010
It costs between £450 and £800 to keep a suckler cow for a year, so it is essential she produces a viable calf every 365 days, to deliver an income which will cover this expenditure and produce a profit.
This manual from Eblex's Better Returns Programme explains how tools such as recording and benchmarking performance, pregnancy diagnosis and Body Condition Scoring (BCS)can help producers increase cow output. It also shows how appropriate feeding, breeding and health management can help.
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Improving Cattle Handling for Better Returns
Published on 29 June 2010
THIS manual from EBLEX'S Better Returns Programme aims to give you a better understanding of animal behaviour to help you refine your skills and improve your facilities.
It will help you take a freshlook at your stock, your system and yourself. Time spent honestly examining all of these will reward you through improved safety, enhanced efficiency and reduced stress.
Controlling external parasites for Better Returns
Published on 03 June 2010
MANY external parasites that infest UK sheep flocks can hardly be seen with the naked eye, yet their effects on animal health, welfare and, of course, profit – can be significant.
This Eblex booklet aims to help you understand and identify the particular pests found amongst your flock (Scab, Blowfly, Lice, Ticks, Keds / Headfly). It provides information on how infections can spread and how to implement effective control strategies.
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Cow Tracks - key points to remember
Published on 26 May 2010
THIS DairyCo publication has been produced in conjunction with the Environment Agency and includes information on the key points to remember when thinking about putting in a cow track, covering such thoughts as:
- Where to site a track
- Materials to use
- The use of waste materials to build tracks
- Drainage of the surface
- Maintenance of surfaces
(Link takes you to the DairyCo site)
COWS (Control Of Worms Sustainably) - strategies for cattle
Published on 26 May 2010
USING this manual (produced by Eblex and DairyCo) to make specific decisions between farmers and advisers on an individual farm basis will ensure that wormers are used effectively and responsibly.
All anthelmintics should be integrated with grassland management systems, along with other management tools, to allow effective use and ensure they are cost effective.
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Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep - 2010
Published on 21 May 2010
Choosing the right product and getting the most from it are key factors not only in the fight against anthelmintic resistance but also in ensuring optimum sheep performance and least cost.
This new guidance from SCOPS (a steering committee chaired by the NSA) features info on all four product groups including the new "orange" wormer now available, plus white, yellow, clear and conbinations.
Calf Husbandry, Management and Health Fact Sheet
Published on 26 April 2010
THIS fact sheet was produced by the Clover Club as a hand out for a group meeting supported by the Livestock Programme on calf management held at Moors Farm, Hambleton in Lancashire (Apr 2010) - Calf husbandry, management and health day
It acts as a useful tool to aid your existing herd health plan.
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Contagious Mastitis Fact Sheet
Published on 21 April 2010
THIS fact sheet was produced by the Clover Club as a hand out for a Livestock Programme demo event on contagious mastitis held at Game Farm, Singleton in Lancashire (Feb 2010) - Controlling Mastitis (Pt 2) - Getting to grips with contagious mastitis
It acts as a useful tool to aid your existing herd health plan, identifying the different pathogens and how to limit the transmission of infection.
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Environmental Mastitis Fact Sheet
Published on 21 April 2010
THIS fact sheet was produced by the Clover Club as a hand out for a Livestock Programme demo event on environmental mastitis held at Lodge Farm, Bilsborrow in Lancashire (Dec 2009) - Controlling Mastitis (Pt1) - Environmental Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
It offers tips on identifying and treating the different symtoms of environmental mastitis.