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Reduce the risk of SARA after a wet summer

Wet weather often means a ration based on high acid load forages – and a greater risk of sub-acute rumen acidosis.

How to cope with multi-anthelmintic resistance

It can be worrying to find out your farm is resistant to multiple anthelmintics – SCOPS experts outline what to do next.

Warning over new season grain impact on broilers 

Poultry farmers are being warned to take care when transitioning new season crops into diets, as it can impact broiler performance.

Everything you need to know about pain management

Katie Binks, of Westpoint Farm Vets, explains the impacts of pain on cattle and sheep productivity, and when you should offer pain relief.

Essex farm vet welcomed to RCVS Fellowship

Ami Sawran, clinical director at Westpoint Farm Vets, received the honour for her work on llamas and alpacas.

Demand for farm-based holidays continues to surge 

For those concerned the staycation has had its day, new figures suggest searches for holidays on farm locations is up 266%.

Biogas engine upgrade delivers 20% boost in power

A 500kW biogas plant at Coston Hall Farm in Norfolk recently benefitted from an engine and control panel update from CHP support specialist Gen-C.

New flock health mindset reaps dividends

Preventing disease and adopting treatment strategies based on data has helped one Lancashire hill farm to boost scanning rates and improve flock health.

Striking a balance – the great drilling date debate

After a difficult autumn, there is an understandable tendency to drill earlier next season to guarantee wheat area. But what impact could this have on weed control?

Beef experts share practical advice for a changing world

A series of recent roadshows in Scotland discussed the challenges facing beef farmers and how to overcome them.

Top tips to stay safe this harvest

With harvest time bringing a range of safety risks, Farmers Guide offers some advice on keeping yourself safe.

Watch the New Holland CR11 combine launch into harvest 2024

The new flagship New Holland CR11 combine, previewed at Agritechnica 2023, was present at the official harvest 2024 launch of the new design.

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