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£6m allocated to vets to contain cattle disease
Livestock Last edited 11/03/19
SRUC recruits 120 practices across England in BVD campaign.

Beef farmers advised about the risks of straw impaction
Livestock Last edited 07/03/19
Reports of cows dying from straw impaction is highlighting the risks associated with feeding straw-based rations to suckler cows.

Lambs at risk from nematodirus earlier this year
Livestock Last edited 07/03/19
The sudden increase in temperatures in February puts earlier-born lambs at risk from nematodirus, warns the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group.

Reduce feed waste to help silage stocks last until turnout
Livestock Last edited 01/03/19
Dairy farmers facing silage shortages ahead of turnout should take steps to reduce feed waste and achieve more from available feed.

Liver fluke control needs targeted approach
Livestock Last edited 25/02/19
Understanding of the biology is necessary.

Monitor energy density of dairy rations
Livestock Last edited 26/02/19
The importance of monitoring energy density levels in dairy ration.

Feed efficiency key to reducing methane emissions
Livestock Last edited 25/02/19
Research shows significant impact of feed utilisation on methane emissions for grazing heifers.

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