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Maximising transition period with live yeast
Dairy farmers are urged to consider a yeast supplement in transition cow diets to help mitigate the negative effects to the rumen that this stressful period causes.
Responsible use of medicines in youngstock management
The term “responsible use” is frequently used, but what does it actually mean? asks Dr Tim Potter BVetMed PhD MRCVS, Senior Clinical Director, Westpoint Farm Vets.
Act now to prevent Red Mite infestations next spring
Chicken keepers are being encouraged to get rid of red mite ahead of winter to lessen the possible burden next spring.
Eggs-ercise!
Morrisons trains hens to produce the tastiest eggs.
5 tips for reducing antimicrobial use in clinical mastitis
David Jackson BVetMed MRCVS of Westpoint Farm Vets looks at what is often the main contributor to dairy antimicrobial use, namely clinical mastitis.
Stop your chickens suffering from pesky Red Mite
As temperatures begin to rise don’t let your chickens be part of the 430 million in Europe riddled with red mite.
Could you reduce piglet handling?
Pig farmers could save up to half a day’s work each month and dramatically improve piglet welfare by combining iron and coccidiosis treatments in the early days.
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