In the pig and poultry industry, the large scale breeding programmes and recording of millions of animals in controlled environments over successive generations has facilitated rapid genetic progress through DNA testing. This is now routinely used in these species and...
A study is underway to identify the scale of resistance in the Nematodirus battus parasite to white drenches.
Nematodirus battus is a roundworm that infects young lambs, typically 6-8 weeks old, and can affect their health and performance. In acute cases...
Below is the second 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...
Farming Connect held a series of ewe nutrition events in February focusing on meeting the ewe’s needs and maximising lamb performance, minimising lamb losses and managing ewes in different levels of body condition.
Amongst the attendees was a Mid Wales...
Update 10/05/2016: SCOPS has informed Farming Connect that the Nematodirus risk is increasing in Wales and peak risk may have occurred on holdings that experience warmer conditions than the nearest stations. Farmers are encouraged to carry out a risk assessment...
Producing productive replacements is essential for any dairy farmer’s future enterprise. Here are some helpful cost effective tips to help with calf rearing management.
Colostrum is the first and most important contribution to a...
Below is the first issue of Farming Connect’s new technical publication for farmers and foresters in Wales.
Published bi-monthly, it will include easy to digest facts and figures about a range of technical matters, along with the latest information and...
Following an unusually mild autumn, grass growth was recorded to be over twice the seasonal average for October and November in 2015. Although autumn grazing tends to be low in dry matter, it allowed ewes to maintain condition which has...
Organic principles place a strong emphasis on maximising home-grown or local feed from the farm, but this can be difficult for poultry producers when creating rations for their stock.
Poultry rations are heavily dependent on imported ingredients, but fluctuations in global...
The beef industry is coming under increasing pressure from governments and various organisations to reduce the amount of Green House Gases it produces. Recently, in conjunction with the Paris Climate Conference held at the end of 2015, there have been a...
