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Antimicrobial use and resistance: UK sheep industry perspective
Antimicrobial use and resistance: A UK sheep industry perspective-
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The Latest on Sheep Lameness from The University of Warwick
For those of you with a need for deeper knowledge, take a look at The University of Warwicks website on footrot, scald and also they have a free app for monitoring lameness
https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/lifesci/research/greengroup/sheeplameness/
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Collect your copy of our New Sheep Health Brochure
Collect your copy of our new Sheep Health brochure
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Penn State research involving Duecinox Calf Milk Pasteuriser
Prof. Jud. Heinrichs conducted research at Penn State on calves fed once or twice a day on pasteurised whole milk with and without a yeast supplement
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Vacancy "Manufacturing & Q.A. Manager"
We seek a hands-on Manufacturing & Q.A. Manager to join our growing company.
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Ammonia emissions reduced by using a Carbon-Clay ingredient
Ammonia emissions from cows, pigs & poultry shown by using a Carbon-Clay ingredient
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Busy Week- See us at UK Dairy Day & Westmorland County Show
Busy Week- See us at UK Dairy Day & Westmorland County Show
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Conquering Ketosis
The key to conquering ketosis lies in combining technology, data, and good stockmanship, believes James Oddie, Director of Farming and Innovations and Operations at Myerscough College. Ketosis, a metabolic disease, causes reduced feed intake, reduced milk production and lethargy which consequentially can lead to further production losses over the whole lactation, fertility problems and increases susceptibility to secondary disease.
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Pasteurisation of Calf Milk works well at University of Bologna
My name is Sara Speroni and I work for 10 years in the dairy cattle breeding department of the University of Bologna Veterinary Medicine.
I knew the 2CINOX Company 8 years ago when we bought from them an 80 liter pasteurizer; since then we use it twice a day and
I am very satisfied because the machine works very well and the use of fresh milk has given us in the growth of calves excellent results
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MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE DAIRY INNOVATION A DUTCH TREAT!
MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE install Hanskamp Walk Through Out Off Parlour Feeders. Installed by a local firm, SHEPHERD AGRI / Shepherd Dairy services, who also coupled the feeders with Collinson hoppers and AfiMilk & AfiLab equipment & software.
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Antibiotics for calf scours?
Colostrum management and disinfection are the first overriding prevention measures. In response to a recent post, no one in Facebook land really knows why oral antibiotics might be used?
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Measuring dairy heifer calf growth- Results from South UK
Growing healthy heifers well is vital for future dairy herd health, production and profit.
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Ketosis Management
Recently SHEPHERD AGRI have installed AfiMilks "AfiLab" system and Myerscough Colleges dairy farm near Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Youtube Video , Factsheet Link
One of the advantages is early Ketosis detection, so cows can be treated and extra energy sources given.
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Disinfectant research against Salmonella
The disinfectant group that TK Swordsman belongs to was found to be most effective against Salmonella in tests simulating farm environments, farm surfaces and boot dips.
Chlorocresol, one of its active ingredients, was found to be effective in all situations against Salmonella.
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Meeting the challenge of reducing antibiotic use in food animals
Innovation for Agriculture Conference " Meeting the challenge of reducing antibiotic use in food animals" report: On 4th July 2017 I (Graham Shepherd) attended the conference at Stoneleigh. It was a frank discussion of "what is happening", "where are we going" & "how might we get there". I was going to write my own report, but the following is an excellent report on the day from Food & Farming Futures
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Feed Passage Coatings do increase cow dry matter intake
GSAH Feed Passage Coating is an epoxy resin-based mix, which is applied over concrete and provides a smooth surface for the feeding area.
Cows prefer to eat off a smooth surface. Feed stays fresher because there is not a layer of rotting material in the rough concrete.
Farmers report that cows do eat more there is less time spent clearing away uneaten food.
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TECHNOVIT 2 BOND Foot Block Adhesive SPECIAL OFFER
TECHNOVIT 2 BOND Foot Block Adhesive SPECIAL OFFER
50% off while stocks last
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DIARID range of Gut-Active Charcoal + Kaolin is now complete.
DIARID range of Gut-Active Charcoal + Kaolin is now completed with boluses and now paste in Dial-a-dose syringes
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Cannabidiol CBD Oil 4% for Dogs & Cats
Cannabidiol (CBD OIL) is launched in the UK for nutritional use in pets
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Milkrite Liners now available- Major manufacturer types.
Milkrite Liners now available on website. Fullwood, Boumatic, De laval, Dairymaster, Gascoigne, Gea, Manus type.
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SPECIAL OFFER ON CALF HEALTH FOR APRIL 2017
OFFER FOR APRIL 17=
ONE PACK OF BOLUSES GETS 1 X 20 LIFE-GUARD ELECTROLYTE SACHETS FREE OF CHARGE, automatically sent with order.
Or,
TWO x 20 LIFE-GUARD SACHETS recieves 1 x 50 DIARID BOLUSES
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Benefits of Feeding "NCC" to pigs, in the slurry
Benefits of Feeding "NCC" to pigs, in the slurry
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See us at DAIRY EXPO this Saturday, the 11th
See us at DAIRY EXPO this Saturday, the 11th
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USE OF NATURAL CARBON CLAY IN CATTLE, GOATS, PIGS & POULTRY
USE OF NATURAL CARBON CLAY IN CATTLE, GOATS, PIGS & POULTRY
USEFUL ACTIONS OF NATURAL CARBON CLAY (NCC):-
1) Binding of harmful substances.
Natural Carbon Clay binds different toxins. (Carretero, 2002; Thacker, 2013) Toxins are particles of harmful fungi, plants or bacteria that in this case act on the intestines. Often these toxins are cumulative with something else: it shows no signs of poisoning alone, but the presence of toxins leads to a (severe) damage to the immune system of the animal, making it more susceptible to other animal pathogens. Natural Carbon Clay binds both toxins from plants, heavy metals, aflatoxins (mycotoxins), viruses and enterotoxins. (Carretero, 2002;Thacker, 2013; Lipson, 1983b) & Stotzky
2) It protects the intestinal cells.
The mucus layer in the intestine is a kind of lining that sits on the intestinal wall to protect the intestinal cells. This mucus layer acts to protect the intestinal cells from pathogens but to allow absorption of nutrients. Natural Carbon Clay helps to maintain this mucus layer. (Carretero, 2002) The health and the growth of the animal are improved. Natural Carbon Clay can be used as a preventive tool against diarrhoea and reduce the severity of diarrhoea. (Song et all, 2011) Bucket rearing of calves can be greatly aided by using Natural Carbon Clay.
3. Increasing the feed efficiency.
Providing Natural Carbon Clay has a positive influence on the feed efficiency. This is because Natural Carbon Clay has a catalyst role in breaking down carbohydrates. (Shapiro, 1986; Trckova, 2004)
4) Improve the climate.
Because Natural Carbon Clay binds ammonium (NH4 +) in the manure, it cannot pass to ammonia (the gas form, NH3). This gives a better environment in the shed and less irritation to the respiratory tract of animals. (Carretero, 2002)
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NEW PRODUCT- Derma Health Powder- Dry NATURAL Footbath
Derma Health Powder is used as powder foot bath to help management of Mortellaro’s disease, which we in the UK know as “Digital Dermatitis”.
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DIARID Calf Bolus for Digestive Disturbance
G Shepherd Animal Health release a new bolus for calves with digestive disturbances. It is a non-drug antimicrobial coupled with a natural carbon+kaolin material that binds toxins, infective particles and excess water.
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Levels of Antibiotic Use- A Dairy Perspective
Reducing the use of antibiotics is very high on the agenda for the United Nations, DEFRA, the Chief Medical Officer and supermarket agriculture teams. Agriculture is not a scapegoat here, as it is recognised that most of the human drug resistance is from drug use in humans. However, resistance can cross over both ways and farming should do what it can.
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Tyre Wire Problem & Success with SILOSTOP Oxygen Barrier
This farm has had a silage mishap with tyre wire and a success story with SILOSTOP oxygen barrier film.
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Improving the diagnosis of Johne's disease
Moredun magazine , Autumn Winter 2016 details their latest research into improving the tests for Johnes disease.
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Special Offer on LIFE-GUARD Calf Electrolyte
“Life-Guard” Electrolyte for Calves. In boxes of 20 (SPECIAL OFFER £5 off + £20) or 100 sachets (SPECIAL OFFER + FREE CALF COAT)
A high specification electrolyte powder for mixing with water. The resulting dietetic feed is to be used for stabilisation of water, acid-base and electrolyte balances in scouring calves.
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December Clearance Sale
December Clearance Sale
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Eurotier & Our Animal Health Export Brochure
Next week we will have a stand at EUROTIER in Hanover, stand 02-B51. Please call to see our export range of animal health products and epoxy resin coatings. Please view our catalogue.
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Give us a call about you new calved cows! Could they do better?
At G Shepherd Animal Health we offer a great selection of products to help with the health of your freshly calved cows.
We know how much hard work you put into caring for your cattle, and how much extra work can be required to take proper care of freshly calved cows, and so we brought together a range of products designed to make it as easy as possible to ensure optimum health in your newly calved cattle.
From our Fresh Cow Drink, to our FreshCalc Bolus, our products have been tried and tested by farmers nationwide, so you can rest assured we only offer the highest quality products.
For information and advice on how to ensure your cattle are receiving the best care, or to discuss any health problems, call 01772 690131
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Whats been happening lately?
Last week saw us having a busy couple of days at Borderway Mart, Carlisle for "AGRI-EXPO"
Steve & Graham went up on Thursday to set up the stand and take a Hereford calf for the National Hereford Calf Show, then the event was on Friday.
Many thousand of farmers attended to watch the beef & sheep showing and to quiz the trade stands.
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John Carr is leaving to run his own farm
John Carr is leaving to run his own farm
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Small Dairy Equipment Videos
Small Dairy Equipment Videos of Yoghurt and Cheese Production
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See you at UK Dairy Day in Telford, Hall1- Stand 22
See you at UK Dairy Day in Telford, Hall1- Stand 22
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Westmorland Show 2016- Chat, Drink, Pie! stand E169
Westmorland Show 2016- Chat, Drink, Pie! stand E169, please come along.
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Reducing Antibiotic Use in Cattle & Sheep
I do not personally think antibiotic use in ruminants (Dairy, Beef & Sheep) is out of control, but there are other methods of promoting health that could be made use of to reduce drug use further
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Job Vacancy at G Shepherd Animal Health
We are adding to our team. If you have experience in agriculture (especially cattle & sheep) and ideally experience in sales, then please email or call Graham- 07778191964 / office@gshepherd.co.uk
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Kryptic Pack - calf digestive health & reducing antibiotics
KRYPTIC PACK
Designed to reduce antibiotic use in calves by
increasing the calf’s resistance,
improving digestion and
reducing disease challenge
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New CATALOGUE available
New CATALOGUE available, please view at https://issuu.com/grahamshepherd/docs/g_shepherd_dairy_catalogue_06_16_v4
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Excess Iodine can be a problem too!
A recent Vet Record article described how multiple supplements to a flock of ewes produced excess iodine and so the lambs did not absorb colostrum immunity.
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Sheep Event at Malvern on Wednesday- stand 77- Come and see us.
Please come and see us on stand 77 at the NSA Sheep Event at Malvern on Wednesday 27th of July.
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See you at Livestock Event, stand AH170
See you on Wednesday and Thursday at Livestock Event, stand AH170, We'll have a large range of our equipment and products on the stand.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU
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New Colostrum Article added to the Discovery Centre
We have a new up-to date article on colostrum management on dairy farms
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New Blood Test for Bovine TB
New Blood Test for Bovine TB
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NSA South Sheep Event a success
NSA South Sheep Event was a couple of days well spent. Toby enjoyed discussing our 3 main offerings to sheep farmers.
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Dectomax Pour-on 3L clearance offer £60
Dectomax Pour-on 3L clearance offer £60
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We've been busy lately!
Been busy lately with shows- RABDF Gold Cup Day, Carlisle May Bull Sales, Shropshire, Northumberland, ScotSheep and South Sheep next week.
ALL were great events to be at especially from a farmers point of view. Specially high interest in feed passage coating, silage additive coupled with slurry additive, CobaltCOMPLETE for sheep, minimilkers, calf pasteurisers and footbath solutions
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New Barrier Teat Dip available- Gladiator from Boumatic
Gladiator Chlorine Dioxide Teat Dip for Post Milking from Boumatic.
Help prevent bacteria from entering the teat canal between milkings with Gladiator Barrier. This activator and base system forms barrier with long lasting, germ-killing properties. It is also formulated with skin care moisturizers and exfoliators that promote healthy teat ends.
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Don't Waste Money On The Wrong Minerals
It is important to make sure that you are spending on the right minerals and that they are tailor-made to your animals and your farm.
Also it is important that the minerals and other supplements are fed accurately.
To help you with this we can offer you a Free Mineral Audit and also our “One-Bag System”
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Reducing Sheep Lameness in the UK
It was found that lameness in sheep in England halved between 2004 & 2013 from 10% to 5%. Footrot & scald are still the most common cause of lameness but 58% of flocks now contagious digital dermatitis (CODD) and this is contributing to lameness significantly.
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Latest Offers
Latest offers from G Shepherd Animal Health
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Get a calf colostrum pasteuriser for £159 per month
Get a calf colostrum pasteuriser for £159 per month.
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Cut down on heifer ‘sick days’ with a focus on herd health.
You will no doubt agree that the future productivity and profitability of any livestock farm is deeply rooted in the genetics and management of the replacement young stock. Cogent and yourselves supply either side of the genetics equation, while management is mostly covered by health, nutrition and environment.
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Formaldehyde now classified as a Category 1B carcinogen.
From 1 January 2016 formaldehyde will be classified as a Category 1B carcinogen. This means certain restrictions will apply to it.
It will only be able to be used for professional use, and it can only be put on the market by a registered supplier. It will have to be labelled appropriately for its chemical categorisation and therefore used in a competent manner.
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TK Everyday is compatible with our slurry treatment N-fix
The latest test shows that our footbath is compatible with our slurry inoculant.
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Short Article on Twisted Calfbed / Uterine Torsion
A short article on Twisted Calfbed / Uterine Torsion has been added to the Discovery Centre
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Winter is here time to put our jackets on your calves.
With winter kicking in and temperatures dropping its time to put our jackets on your calves.
A young calf's thermoneutral zone (it doesn’t need to spend extra energy on heating or cooling) is approx. 10C - 25C. Calves over a month, its 0C -23C.
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EBLEX Project highlights Johnes in cows and sheep
EBLEX Fallen Stock Post Mortem Project highlights Johnes in suckler cows and sheep
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New system for supplementing sheep with minerals
Not rocket science, just doing a proper job!
How can one drench fit everyones farm? Clearly it is just a sales pitch.
Here is our rational approach.
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Moorside Poll Herefords 1st Production Sale
Moorside Poll Herefords 1st Production Sale, click to read more
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New Dairytech Milk Wagon
Dairy Tech, Inc’s Milk Wagon is a mobile milk tank designed for pasteurization of fresh milk and colostrum for feeding calves.
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New Triple Wammy of Fly sprays
Vulcan P RFU Fly Spray is a odourless, ready-for-use fly spray. Suitable for the control of insects & can be used around the farm.
"Triple wammy" of fly sprays has 3 components
1- Fast acting fly killer
2- Residual fly killer
3- A Chemical that improves the killing action of the insecticide
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Calf Coat Season is Upon Us
With winter just around the corner & temperatures set to plummet. It’s time to buy your calf jackets. The new range has just arrived & ready to go.
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Special Offer Time
We have some great deals on at the moment for dairy, beef & sheep read more to find out.
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Special Offer on Parlour Fan. Last one in stock.
New reduced price on our parlour fan. END OF SEASON SPECIAL OFFER
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Rumen Magnets- latest test results
Test results are in comparing various rumen magnets used in cattle for preventing "wire" or hardware disease.
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N-Fix Slurry Booster
N-Fix Slurry Booster is a bacterial inoculant for cattle and pig slurry to capture nitrogen, reduce odour and reduce the need for stirring.
To get started buy 6kg per 100 cows.
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Small Scale Dairy Equipment
Small Scale Dairy Equipment brought to you by Duecinox & SHEPHERD AGRI
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NMR Northern Ireland Open day
Graham & Toby will be at the NMR Northern Ireland Open Day on Wednesday 5th August.
The open day is hosted by Pat, Sean & Kevin Fullerton's Lisnamuck Holsteins. 42 Lisnamuck Road, Tobermore, BT46 5LD
For further information & attendance contact NMR's representative Ivor Hyndman - ivorh@nmr.co.uk or 07825 177348
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Livestock Event 2015
Livestock Event 2015 was a great success despite the present problems with farmgate prices for milk, beef & lamb
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New Lower Prices
New lower prices on Dectomax Pour On, Endofluke & Levacide Low Volume
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The Latest In Youngstock Developments
Yesterday (Thursday 25th June 2015) Graham & Megan headed up to Dumfries & Galloway to look at the latest youngstock developments.
They visited 2 farms, both with an average calving age of 22 – 23 months, one farm milk 3 x a day and averaging 37 litres,
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Latest Round Up, Whats Been Going on at G Shepherd
What's been going on at G Shepherd, Show season is well under way. Over the past few weeks we have attended the Welsh Sheep Event, Beef Expo & Scotland Beef Event. Our next show is the North Sheep Event in Cumbria on Wednesday 3rd June.
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Colostrum Management in the Beef Suckler Cow
Calves weaned per cow bulled is a key determinant of suckler beef business profitability. Colostrum intake, soon enough and in the correct amount is a key event in calf survivability. Several cow, calf and environmental factors affect passive transfer.
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Heat-treated colostrum outperforms non-heat-treated in calves
Heat-treated colostrum outperforms non-heat-treated colostrum in terms of quality and transfer of immunoglobulin G in calves
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Our New & Improved Vitamin & Mineral Drench Range
Our range of drenches has been further improved by using liquid seaweed extract as a liquid base, Chelated minerals, Ionised minerals, vitamins are added to provide a balanced supplement. All our drenches contain the main vitamins & minerals required for growth and fertility.
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Action Johnes Initiative
The “Action Johnes Initiative” will help to manage & reduce the incidences of Johnes disease in dairy cattle.
Lyndon Edwards, Chairman of the Action Johnes Group states that...
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Arthritis & Joint-ill in lambs
Arthritis & Joint-ill in lambs
The most common cause in the UK is a bug called Streptococcus dysgaloctia, usually infecting the lamb through the naval.
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Pneumonia in cattle
Pneumonia in cattle
Based on information from – Vet Record (2015) 176, p434
A study of reports of apparent failure of vaccine efficacy showed:-
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Artificial insemination in cattle
Recent research from the UK confirmed the "AM:PM Rule" for AI in cows
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Cobalt Deficiency in Sheep & Cattle
Cobalt is an essential mineral required by lambs to optimise health and growth. Most UK pastures tend to be low in cobalt or high in manganese which inhibits the uptake of cobalt.
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Update on Liver Fluke treatment in cattle
A discussion on the use of triclabendazole, and other drugs in cattle against liver fluke. Closantel and Closamectin also mentioned.
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Best Practices for Proper Colostrum Management
Best Practices for Proper Colostrum Management an information booklet from Dairy Technic http://issuu.com/dairytechinc./docs/colostrum-poster_8pgbooklet_r032015
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Iron responsive anaemia in new-born calves
Discusses research and consequences of new-born and young calves being anaemic due to iron deficiency.
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Shows & Events 2015
Shows and events we will be attending through the year, pages will be updated with all the information you need.
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Digital Dermatitis in Goats causing lameness
The same bacteria that cause digital dermatitis in cattle and CODD in sheep, have now been found in similar lame feet of dairy goats in the UK
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Deltamethrin tolerance in the cattle chewing louse in the UK
The chewing louse, Bovicola bovis is the most common and clinically important species of louse found on cattle in the UK. It causes significant welfare problems and economic losses related to the parasite are estimated to be up to £20 million per annum. This study aimed to assess pyrethroid resistance in the UK cattle louse population.
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Johne's Disease Latest Facts
Johne's Disease is a silent but deadly killer if not controlled. Its best to catch it early by regular testing, & monitoring of your herd.
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NADIS Parasite Forecast - March
Use of meteorological data to predict the prevalence of parasitic diseases
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Study shows heat-treated colostrum performs better
A study recently published in the Journal of Dairy Science showed that heat-treating colostrum supported greater immunity in Jersey calves.
This study gives scientific confirmation that Dairy Tech equipment and Perfect Udder bags work for successfully heat treating colostrum.
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Portable Milking Machine
Valuable bit of kit the milking machine is Ideal for freshly calved cows in your calving yard. Don't risk moving your newly calved cows to the parlour enabling you to milk her immediately and feed her colostrum to the valuable calf within the first few hours of life.
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UK Dairy Expo 2015
Its that time of year where the dairy industry meets. the UK Dairy Expo is back for another year. on Saturday the 7th March at Borderway Mart, Carlisle.
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Live Yeast improves beef feed conversion
Biocel live Yeast delivers improved feed conversion on a 600 head beef fattening unit
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NMR Herd Competition Awards Sponsorship
NMR Herd Competition. We sponsored Class 14d - Highest Other Coloured/Mixed/Crossed breed Herd Production on Kg BFat & Protein
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Vets concerned at rise in Maedi Visna (MV)
Vets from Scotland’s Rural College believe many commercial sheep flocks could be threatened by a rise in the incurable viral disease Maedi Visna (MV).
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Drinking water quality to be investigated
Drinking water quality is the focus of an investigation being carried out by Moredun scientists in conjunction with Heriot-Watt University and Scottish Water in Glenlivet.
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Using body condition scores to maximise ewe potential
Understanding the body condition score (BCS) of a ewe gives the farmer a wealth of information to best manage a flock at every point of the year.
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Win the colostrum race to secure herd’s future
Getting quality colostrum from a dam and into a calf as quickly as possible after calving has a major impact on replacement heifer growth, fertility, milk production and rearing cost, speakers from the US, UK and Netherlands told producers at the ForFarmers’ Youngstock Conference, Nantwich. Simon Wragg reports.
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Pasteurising milk and colostrum reduces calf scours
Pasteurising milk and colostrum for calf feeding is becoming more popular in the UK. Aly Balsom looks at how it can be done and the potential benefits.
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#SheepUK
Since attending the Sheep Event last month, we realised that there was no twitter hastag for the sheep industry. There's one for dairy and beef...
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Detection of anthelmintic resistance in Ireland
Resistance to ivermectin was detected on both farms in the present study.
Veterinary Record 2014;175:120 doi:10.1136/vr.102556
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Floor and passage coating could boost intakes
DESIGNED to keep feed passages clean and improve intakes by making it more comfortable for cows to eat, a new floor coating has been launched by G Shepherd Animal Health (GSAH).
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Livestock Event 2014: Seven steps to cutting forage waste
Poor optimisation of forage yields through simple losses in field, clamp and at feeding out could be causing dry matter (DM) declines upwards of 40%, farmers were told at the Forage Field demonstrations at the Livestock Event 2014.
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Grass and silage: Reasons for using a silage additive
More than 70 per cent of dairy farmers with 100 or more cows regularly use silage additives on most of their forages, according to a survey.
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Protecting beef cattle from IBR
ASSESSING disease risk and designing a farm specific herd health programme is essential to protect all beef herds against the effects of IBR.
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Vet's View: Footbathing to help control digital dermatitis
With digital dermatitis now being implicated in non-healing hoof lesions its control is becoming more important than ever.
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