Author Posts: Patrick Over
Natural alternatives to watery mouth prevention
8th March 2022
Since the delisting of the primary method of watery mouth prevention and treatment, there is a need for alternative methods. Dr Tom Barragry, a vet, veterinary pharmacologist and advisor to Provita Animal Health, shares some guidance.
Devon dairy farmer “blown away” by compact tractor
7th March 2022
Having purchased an Iseki TG6495 IQ compact tractor three years ago, the Reads family says it offers excellent manoeuvrability and is “incredibly reliable”.
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Tackling the economic impacts of calf disease
28th February 2022
The cost of calf pneumonia is considerable on UK farms, with well-known implications for rearing costs, profitability and lifetime yield. While vaccination is key to control plans, live intranasal vaccines can offer enhanced protection and bridge the immunity gap in the first few months of life.
Breeder widens maize portfolio
24th February 2022
Elsoms Seeds’ new early maturing variety Makayla offers high yields and more efficient harvesting, says Cropco’s Sam Poulton.
Considering setting up a glamping site and don’t know where to start?
23rd February 2022
Do you have a patch of land you are currently eyeing-up, with the idea of setting up a glamping site, but don’t know how to begin? Here, we look at the initial stage of setting up a glamping business and the factors to consider, featuring useful advice and tips from the book “How To Set Up a Successful Glamping Business and Get Fully Booked”.
Bespoke timber buildings built to last
23rd February 2022
Farmers looking to find an alternative revenue stream from their land are being urged to consider setting up an eco-friendly holiday-let business by log cabin construction company, Timberspecs.
Animal health and welfare support announced for livestock farmers
23rd February 2022
RABDF has welcomed news that the government will fund annual vet visits and grants to improve livestock health and welfare.
Two convicted after £45K thefts from farms
23rd February 2022
Two men appeared for sentencing after a string of high value thefts from farms across west Somerset in the first half of 2020.
Environment Agency warns of ongoing flood risk following Storm Franklin
22nd February 2022
The Environment Agency is urging communities in parts of the West Midlands and Yorkshire, especially those along the Rivers Severn and Ouse, to be prepared for significant flooding following high rainfall from Storm Franklin.
Thousands of claims already made following storm damage, rural insurer reports
22nd February 2022
NFU Mutual says it received over two claims per minute at its busiest point due to damage caused by Storm Eunice.
Spring webinars address carbon concerns
18th February 2022
Issues relating to natural capital and the voluntary markets now opening up will be addressed at regular webinars hosted by Trinity AgTech and Trinity Natural Capital Markets (NCM) this spring, starting on Thursday 24 February.
Subsidised testing scheme available to ID early lamb loss causes
18th February 2022
MSD Animal Health has launched its 2022 FlockCheck diagnostic scheme, which allows sheep farmers in England, Scotland and Wales to ask their vet to blood test their flock for exposure to toxoplasmosis and enzootic abortion (EAE)