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3 reasons to weigh ewes and lambs for optimal flock performance
sMeasuring and recording the weight of lambs is crucial for tracking your flocks performance. Below are three key reasons why you should be weighing your ewes and lambs frequently: 1.Accurate...
View ArticleGiveaway – Win an Agrident AWR300 EID Reader & Herdwatch Gilet!
This June Herdwatch is giving away a Agrident AWR300 EID Reader and a Herdwatch Gilet worth almost £/€1000. An essential device for modern farmers, making herd and flock management easier and more...
View ArticleHow to Maintain Better Records for Your Veterinarian in 3 Easy Steps
Veterinarians take on a lot of responsibility throughout their day. They not only deal with the health and welfare of animals but also strive to build relationships with each individual producer. Even...
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Minister for Agriculture Announces Commencement of TAMS Payments
The Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has announced the commencement of payments under the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS). Payments totalling...
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Funding to tackle endemic diseases in England
In 2023, the government introduced the Annual Health and Welfare Review, which includes a fully funded yearly vet visit. During this visit, cattle and sheep farmers can get customised health and...
View ArticleA Quick Guide to Heat Stress in Beef Cattle
Summer has officially begun, and cattle everywhere are feeling the heat. June 20th marks the official start of summer, and for cattle on grass, heat is a constant stress factor. When the temperature...
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Managing ewes and lambs at weaning time
Industry research suggests 12 weeks is the optimum weaning age, but other factors need to be considered when looking to wean. If ewes are lean, grass crop is low or lambs aren’t gaining weight, early...
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Bluetongue in Great Britain: Current situation and animal movement guidelines...
Current situation Bluetongue is a notifiable disease affecting sheep, cattle, and other ruminants, spread by biting midges. In England, there have been 126 cases across 73 premises in four counties:...
View ArticleThe Fourth of July: Celebrating America’s Birthday with Beef
As Independence Day approaches, many Americans eagerly anticipate firing up their grills and enjoying festive cookouts with family and friends. Agriculture plays a crucial role in the sizzling hot...
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Pregnancy Scanning your Herd
For suckler and dairy farmers who calve in the Spring, Pregnancy scanning is just around the corner! Achieving a calf every 365 days is crucial for the farm’s growth and profitability. While some...
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Mastitis management in heifers
Mastitis inflames and causes pain in a cow’s udder, reducing milk quality and saleable yield. Mastitis in dairy cattle is typically caused by bacterial infections, which can be categorised into...
View ArticleTeaser and MOT time for the lads!
Did your tup do his job last year? Is your bull reliable for another calving? Looking to synchronise your ewes with teaser tups? Now is the time to be thinking about teaser tups and giving your bulls...
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