Having access to the correct nutrition is never more important than in the lead up to calving. Here we consider the suitability of a cattle mineral block in achieving this efficiently and effectively. For any beef or dairy system – calving health, calving ease, calf ‘get-up-and-go’, and colostrum and milk production – hinges on effective […]
Author Archives: Rachel Titterington
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Dec
Dec
As ewes near lambing, glucose demands increase. At the same time, however, appetite decreases. This is a perfect storm for the dreaded twin lamb disease. This is one of the most compelling times of the year to supplement with a mineral lick for sheep. Twin lamb disease not only impacts on ewe health, but also […]
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Nov
Nov
Regular weather changes have led to severe respiratory challenges for young dairy calves throughout the autumn of 2024. According to David Morgan, this emphasises the necessity of a draught-free environment and dry and comfortable bedding at all times. He added: “These young animals need access to highly digestible feed sources. It’s also a reality that […]
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Oct
Oct
Nutrition mid-pregnancy should not be overlooked It is important to maintain body condition in this key period as it pays dividends in terms of scanning rate and subsequent lamb performance. Lakeside Lleyn’s have achieved a 204% scanning rate thanks to Crystalyx Extra High Energy Mid-pregnancy (months two and three) is when the embryo is implanted […]
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Aug
Aug
Extreme rainfall is steadily on the rise and is impacting on the availability of micronutrients to grazing animals. The Met Office has reported via the UK Climate report that the UK has become nine percent wetter over the last few decades. EPA Climate Ireland have also reported a seven percent increase in rainfall in the […]
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Aug
Aug
is Whatever your land type or market target, the number of lambs you rear will impact the income you reap from your sheep enterprise. Tupping sheep is the starting point for avoiding those empty sheep that don’t pay the bills. The best thing you can do is to look back at your previous lambing’s. What […]
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Jul
Jul
For dairy and suckler farms that have livestock out to pasture during the summer months, fly control is vital. There’s the threat of summer mastitis in replacement heifers and dry cows. There’s also the threat of the Bluetongue viral disease transmitted by infected midges. Rain combined with a rise in temperatures make for the perfect […]
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Jun
Jun
The importance of minerals, trace elements, and vitamins in every living function has been long understood. There are fifteen essential macro minerals and trace elements that are ‘required for life’ and vital for animal performance. On this basis alone, supplementation can be crucial. The agricultural sector has taken huge strides forward in precisely meeting biological […]
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May
May
Crystalyx Garlyx is the natural way to prevent summer mastitis cases this summer, containing concentrated garlic 5 x more potent than pure dried garlic.
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Apr
Apr
Although the annual rate of hypomagnesaemia (AKA grass staggers or tetany) in UK dairy cows is less then 1%, one third of those affected cows will die. Clinical low blood magnesium cases remains one of the very few veterinary emergencies on farms, but are the tip of the iceberg. The rest of the group may […]