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From field to fork: Moulton College students explore lamb production
Students studying Agriculture at Moulton College have recently been guided through a unique practical exercise exploring lamb production, which…
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Call to sheep farmers to 'know your worms'
Sheep farmers should have a good knowledge of the worms on their farm according to a new campaign launched by the Animal Health Distributors…
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Lamb colostrum: ewe colostrum v whey based alternative
Surplus lambs fed a colostrum alternative made from whey protein concentrate went on to match the performance of those fed ewe colostrum for the…
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Young livestock farmer wins BASIS Best Farmer of the Year Award
BASIS graduate and self-employed Suffolk-based livestock farmer James Hamilton has won the BASIS ‘Best Farmer of the Year’ Award. James was selected…
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Prevent lamb scours with pasture and parasite management
Livestock farmers must plan their parasite control and pasture use now to reduce the risk of losses due to internal parasites in the coming year says…
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Keep dogs and livestock safe, urges NFU
The NFU has joined forces with The Kennel Club to make countryside dog walks safer and more stress free for both pet dogs and farm animals, by…
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St David's day celebration sees record lamb exports
Welsh lamb figures show exports have reached a record high, according Defra. In the last four years the UK exported £523m of Welsh lamb with sales…
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Beef and lamb to take centre stage in Thailand
Beef and lamb will next week be the centre of attention at a celebratory dinner in Thailand to help mark the UK gaining export access to the market…
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Learn from the past to stop unintended consequences of environmental stewardship schemes
The single-focus nature of environmental stewardship schemes means the traditional role of tenanted farms in upland areas is gradually being…
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Glasgow scientists tackle animal diseases with US counterparts
Scientists in Glasgow are working with colleagues at Kansas State University to tackle animal diseases caused by bunyaviruses. The University has…
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