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Real-time data key to optimising bird performance
A decline in either food and water consumption can dictate health and performance issues within a flock.
Feed more good quality colostrum
Shepherds are being urged to feed newborn surplus lambs more good quality colostrum during the crucial first 24 hours of life because up to 80% of UK sheep producers may not be feeding enough.
Red mite infestations could affect your workers
Egg producers are being encouraged to consider worker welfare when tackling red mite.
Commitment to UK lamb
NSA welcomes Waitrose commitment to source all its lamb from UK producers by 2021.
Study finds multiple resistance to macrocyclic lactones in the sheep scab mite
Careful use of injectable macrocyclic lactones (ML) for the control of sheep scab is vital if farmers wish to safeguard their use after new research indicates poor management, as well as resistance, are affecting their ability to work.
Pirbright grants licence for new foot-and-mouth disease vaccine
The new vaccine is more stable than current foot-and-mouth disease vaccines.
Attention to detail when opening clamp key to minimising feed waste
Farmers are being encouraged to pay close attention to detail when opening the clamp to minimise feed waste, maximise cow performance and bolster the bottom line.
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Study finds multiple resistance to macrocyclic lactones in the sheep scab mite
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