Exploring how sensor technology can be used in intensive poultry systems
13 August 2019
1 Summary
A Welsh poultry farm took part in a project run through Farming Connect Focus Farms. The holding is currently farmed by husband and wife duo, along with their son. In addition to the beef...
FC - Issue 22
Below is the 22nd issue of Farming Connect’s technical publication for farmers and foresters in Wales.
Published bi-monthly, it includes easy to digest facts and figures about a range of technical matters, along with the latest information and research from our...
It’s a gut feeling: A healthy rumen is a healthy ruminant
1 August 2019
Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Nutrition is a key part of any ruminant production business, but the animal also needs to be equipped with a diverse and healthy rumen microbiome to allow them to make...
How low can you go? The importance of protein in the dairy cow diet
31 July 2019
Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- The modern dairy cow’s nutritional requirements are highly complex due to the microbial population of the rumen and the demand for efficient and high-yielding animals.
- Protein is an essential...
Farming Connect Animal Health & Welfare training programme to expand – supporting more farmers, attracting more vets, tackling more animal health issues in Wales
29 July 2019
At this year’s Royal Welsh Show in Llanelwedd, the Welsh Government’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Professor Christianne Glossop will announce that due to the significant take-up and impact of Farming Connect’s fully-funded animal health and welfare...
Prompt weaning of lambs beneficial to ewe condition at tupping
19 July 2019
Weaning lambs at 12-14 weeks old will give ewes sufficient time to recover condition on grass before tupping gets underway in Welsh flocks this autumn.
According to independent sheep consultant Kate Phillips, there is a...
Can biomarkers in the dam or calf be used for precision dairy calf rearing?
26 June 2019
Dr Ruth Wonfor and Dr Mike Rose: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Metabolic stress leading to negative energy balance is common in dairy cows in the transition period and can have implications on the quality of colostrum...