Livestock producers are being advised to assess their forage stocks ahead of an expected severe shortage this winter.
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Herbage seeds help mitigate drought
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Walkers in the countryside are being warned against causing alarm to cattle – after a number of fatalities.
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Rapidly increasing changes to farm support means sheep producers should seek professional advice, say experts.
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Yeast additive boosts lamb productivity
Livestock 04/07/2023
Lambs fed a yeast fermentation addition reach target finishing weights faster – generating more profit, suggests a study.
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Heat stress is becoming a costly problem on UK dairy farms with some businesses losing up to £90,000 due to their cattle overheating, according to results from an ongoing study.
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Poultry producers must learn to live with the risk of avian influenza, says an industry expert who has written a report outlining ways to combat the disease.
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Anaerobic digesters on farms could help end UK’s energy crisis
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More public and private investment is needed for livestock farmers to reach net zero, the government has been told.
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