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.
Heat Stress (Outdoor Herds) -Action for Productivity
Published on 10 May 2010
PIGS kept outdoors are particularly vulnerable to radiant heat and sunburn and it is important that they have access to shade in sunny weather. This fact sheet from BPEX provides a check list of advice on wallow management, shade, accomodation and effects to the breeding herd.
Further Action for Productivity fact sheets are avaialbel from BPEX at http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/archives/bpex/
Heat Stress (Indoor Herds) -Action for Productivity
Published on 10 May 2010
HEAT stress is caused when a pig's body temperature rises above certain limits. This fact sheet from BPEX gives tips on how to ensure your indoor herd remain cool enough to maintain fertility throughout the year and maintain high feed intake and growth rates throughout the summer months.
Looking at building insulation, ventilation, water and management guidelines. Further Action for Productivity fact sheets are available from BPEX at http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/archives/bpex/
Improving Soils for Better Returns
Published on 04 May 2010
The information in this manual offers useful advice on the financial benefit of good soil, how to assess and improve your grassland to improve returns from crop and animal production through appropriate soil management.
It was compiled by independent grassland specialist Charlie Morgan, EBLEX livestock Scientist Liz Genever and EBLEX industry development manager Chris Lloyd. A FREE printed copy can be requested by e-mailing brp@eblex.org.uk or by calling 0870 241 8829.
Managing Clover for Better Returns
Published on 04 May 2010
While feed and fertiliser prices remain high, having a dependable source of home-grown protein such as clover in the fields, offers some protection from ever-rising input costs.
Compiled by EBLEX, British Seed Houses, ABC and independent specialists, this booklet outlines the advantages of including clovers in the farming system. A FREE printed copy can be requested by e-mailing brp@eblex.org.uk or by calling 0870 241 8829.
Improving pasture for Better Returns
Published on 04 May 2010
All too often grassland underperforms. Inadequate crop nutrition, soil compaction, weed infestation and many other factors will all result in reduced performance.
In this manual EBLEX address the key factors that will enable beef and sheep farmers to look in more detail at their pasture, identify key ways to improve management, and their grazing performance. A FREE printed copy can be requested by e-mailing brp@eblex.org.uk or by calling 0870 241 8829.
2010 Recommended Grass and Clover Lists
Published on 27 April 2010
KNOWING the performance characteristics of grass and clover is immensely useful for grassland farmers. It allows appropriate selection of varieties that will perform well for a particular system and end use.
The England and Wales Recommended Grass and Clover Lists are drawn up after rigorous testing for attributes such as yield, persistency, quality and disease resistance and are designed to help farmers improve their grassland. Over the past 12 years grass varieties on the Recommended Lists have seen average increases of 5% in yield and more than 2% in digestibility, equating to a 10% increase in animal output.