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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calf_husbandry_management_and_health_fact_sheet.pdf
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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contagious_mastitis_fact_sheet.pdf
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.
Why soil health is important / assess your soil structure
Published on 19 April 2010
THIS fact sheet outlines the characterisitcs of a good soil, how to assess your soil and the benefits of aeration.
James Bretherton of AgScope produced this fact sheet for the Blackburn and Darwen Group, a Northwest Livestock Programme supported meeting, in April 2010.
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why_soil_health_is_important_assess_your_soil_structure.pdf
Soil maintenance for silage making
Published on 19 April 2010
TWO main factors affecting silage fermentation and quality are soil contamination and fertilizer application. This fact sheet from the Silage Advisory Centre (www.silageadvice.com) offers tips on how to get the best out of your silage.
Rainwater Harvesting: An on-farm Guide
Published on 12 April 2010
RAINWATER Harvesting: an on-farm guide (PDF,1.36MB), published by the Environment Agency, contains information on how you can use rainwater as a resource on your farm, covering: the benefits, things to consider before installation, the types of systems available on the market, funding support (such as the livestock programme) and legislation.
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Options Guide
Published on 12 April 2010
THE UK dairy industry's first independent guide to using environmentally friendly renewable energy sources - published by Morrisons in collaboration with AFMP dairy farmers and experts from Newcastle University. (PDF,4.86MB)
Scientists from Newcastle University believe that renewable energy forms, such as wind turbines and solar panels, could help dairy farmers cut electricity bills by as much as 30 per cent - a yearly saving of over £3,000 on a typical dairy farm.
The BRP Beef and Sheep Parasite Control Guide (2010 update)
Published on 09 March 2010
A COMPREHENSIVE list of products, drenches, pour ons etc for the control of fluke and other internal and external parasites in beef cattle and sheep outlined by EBLEX. (2010 product update)
Woodchip Pads for out-wintering cattle
Published on 08 March 2010
Out-wintering pads (OWPs) offer a sustainable alternative to out-wintering livestock on 
grassland and a reduced cost alternative to conventional housing - according to a three year project part funded by DairyCo and EBLEX under the LINK Research Programme.
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woodchip_pads_for_outwintering_cattle_fact_sheet.pdf
Bull Health and Fertility Handout
Published on 25 February 2010
This handout is designed to give you an overview of the important factors in optimising bull health and fertility; this should be used in conjunction with your existing herd health plan and with guidance from your vet.
(Produced by Lambert Leonard and May / The Clover Club for a Livestock Programme Demo Event on beef breeding held Feb 09)
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bull_health_and_fertilty_handout.pdf