Liver fluke focus for Farming Connect events
Farmers are being warned about a high risk of liver fluke disease this autumn and winter, particularly in western regions of the UK.
The risk of liver fluke is significantly influenced by the weather, particularly wet summers and mild winters...
Selective dry cow therapy – what is it and should I use it on my farm?
Dr Ruth Wonfor: IBERS, Aberystwyth University
Take home messages:
- Blanket dry cow therapy should be considered an unacceptable practice. This is in line with the Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework’s recommendation of ‘promoting the minimising of routine use of...
New dry cow management system helps makes savings and cut antibiotic use
Reducing the use of antibiotics at drying off is resulting in significant savings at a Farming Connect dairy Demonstration Farm.
By implementing Selective Dry Cow Therapy (SDCT) at Tyreglwys, Llangennech, farmer Geraint Thomas has reduced costs by £7.40 per...
Diary Marker - Plas Farm Open Day
Looking at ways to reduce the use of antibiotics at lambing time will be one of the key topics being discussed at a Farming Connect Open Day.
Vet Kate Hovers will provide an overview of a project being undertaken at Plas...
Thinking of replenishing your flock this autumn? Remember that quarantine is key to protecting your flock
Thousands of breeding and store sheep will be moved around the UK during the next few months. Many farmers are blind to the potential peril surrounding purchased animals when moved onto their holding, and are often susceptible to buying in...
Digging deep into the DNA
Using genomics to breed the best females will increase the genetic value of replacements at a Welsh dairy farm and reduce the number of lower-genetic-merit animals coming into the herd.
At Marian Mawr, a Farming Connect Demonstration Farm near Rhyl...
Getting on top of lameness: a fresh start
Lameness in the national flock has welfare and economic implications. Prevention of disease is always preferable, but management of the condition is essential on effected farms.
The recent warm, wet weather has led to many flocks suffering outbreaks of lameness...
Cow Mobility Day
Cow mobility is one of the most important factors in herd health, with lameness the most significant welfare issue affecting the dairy cow. Lameness cases can be costly and also impact on milk yield and fertility, so good hoof...
FC - Issue 5
Below is the 5th 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...