Lawsonia vaccine boosts pig productivity, trial shows
27th July 2020
Vaccinating pigs for Lawsonia intracellularis can increase pig unit productivity and average daily live weight gain by 60g/pig, according to recent trials.
British pork gets a boost from retailers
26th July 2020
The first Porkwatch survey since the start of lockdown has shown a general increase in the proportion of British pork products on retailers’ shelves.
Campaign calls for British Wool to be used for insulation scheme
25th July 2020
A new campaign is calling for the use of British Wool products to be mandatory for the government’s new home insulation scheme, and for insulation and carpeting in any public-financed building projects.
‘Significant changes’ to Pasture for Life certification standards
24th July 2020
The Pasture-Fed Livestock Association has published its latest set of Certification Standards, listing what cattle and sheep producers must do to apply the ‘Pasture for Life’ marketing symbol on their produce.
Bovine TB vaccine trials “a major step forward”
22nd July 2020
World-leading bovine TB cattle vaccination trials are set to begin in England and Wales after a major breakthrough by government scientists.
Whole of UK at ‘high’ or ‘severe’ risk of fly strike
21st July 2020
The latest blowfly risk alert from Nadis and Elanco shows that the whole of the UK is now at risk of either ‘high’ or ‘severe’ risk of fly strike.
Follow the label when using Forefront T
17th July 2020
Farmers using Forefront T to control perennial weeds such as docks, thistles, ragwort and nettles to turn infested pasture back into productive grassland, must remember treatment comes with certain obligations.
App transforms dairy herd feeding
16th July 2020
The Cowconnect app package for weighing and feeding transforms how you feed your cows, and mixes a daily ration matched to changing levels of herd performance.
Combined treatment ‘could improve piglet welfare’
15th July 2020
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, according to Bayer.
NSA Ram Sales continue despite Covid constraints
13th July 2020
The Eastern Region sales will take place at Rugby on Friday 28th August 2020, and the sale at Melton Mowbray will take place on the revised date of Friday 18th September 2020. Meanwhile, NSA South West Region’s sale is continuing to make pace at Exeter and will be held on Wednesday 19th August.
Poultry at high risk of heat stress, experts warn
10th July 2020
Britain’s widely variable and unpredictable summer temperatures can put poultry units at high risk of heat stress, warns NFU Mutual Risk Management Services.
Healthy heifer: Hitting 24 months
9th July 2020
Youngstock rearing is one of the top three costs for most dairy businesses, but perhaps a better way is to look at it as an investment in your future. This is one area where the returns can be significant and long-term.
