The use of thermal imaging technology to enhance livestock production
10 January 2019
Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
The application of thermal imaging in livestock is an innovative new technology, which can aid in the detection of injuries, lameness, infections and injection site reactions whilst minimising labour costs...
Metabolic Profiling of dairy cows to improve efficiency and production
10 January 2019
Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- The time just before and just after birth is very demanding for animals in terms of energy.
- Inadequate management during this period can often cause serious and costly diseases.
- Metabolic...
Farmers in Wales are being urged to avoid blanket use of antibiotics during lambing and calving this spring.
9 January 2019
Lamb and beef producers have been set targets to reduce antibiotic use by 10% by 2020, centering its attention towards reducing prophylactic use.
During a series of Farming Connect meetings held across Wales to advise farmers...
Feeding pregnant ewes TMR boosts lamb performance at Powys farm
3 January 2019
Feeding pregnant ewes a total mixed ration (TMR) for six weeks pre-lambing resulted in more lambs hitting growth targets at a Welsh farm.
The Haynes family run a flock of 750 Mule ewes at Trefnant...