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Haemonchus Contortus – Barber Pole Worm

Posted on August 19th, 2024 · Posted in Country Store, News

We’ve recently encountered cases of Haemonchus in the area, with some animals experiencing sudden death without obvious signs of illness. This parasite attaches to the lining of the abomasum, draining.. read more

Risks of outwintering cattle on kale

Posted on August 19th, 2024 · Posted in Country Store, News

Out wintering heifers on kale face the potential risk of iodine deficiency when an increasing number of producers are opting to reduce costs over the winter on this popular brassica… read more

Feeding cows effectively this winter will help improve animal performance and margins this winter

Posted on November 22nd, 2022 · Posted in Country Store, News

Winter rations are presenting a challenge as many farmers are having to base diets on higher fibre grass silages or incorporate straw feeding, due to low forage stocks, into their.. read more

Toxocara Vitulorum egg

Toxocara Vitulorum in Cattle

Posted on December 31st, 2021 · Posted in Country Store, News

I am passionate about the importance of linking improved production to animal health, feeding the animal for growth and not to fight off disease or infection. As such I thought.. read more

Maximising DMI can be split into three areas:

Posted on September 28th, 2021 · Posted in Country Store, News

FORMULATION – Diets with a high dry matter content will have a reduced intake especially if they are over 50% DM. The dryer the diet then the more the cow.. read more

Using differed grazing this winter

Posted on September 28th, 2021 · Posted in Country Store, News

The term “deferred grazing” refers to grass which has been left to grow and fed later in the year. Removing stock in the early autumn allows covers to build forming.. read more

Pointers for Pneumonia Prevention…

Posted on September 28th, 2021 · Posted in Country Store, News

Calf pneumonia or Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) is a complex, multi-factorial disease usually seen in young, housed calves. BRD causes inflammation and damage to the lungs and airways which is.. read more

Cryptosporidium parvum and Calf rearing Systems

Posted on June 15th, 2020 · Posted in Country Store, News

Cryptosporidiosis is a highly infectious and robust protozoan parasite, which can cause dramatic health problems in young calves as well as being extremely costly. It affects young calves by attacking.. read more

Cobalt Deficiency in Lambs

Posted on June 15th, 2020 · Posted in Country Store, News

  All ruminants require a supply of cobalt in their diet to synthesis vitamin B12. This vitamin is vital for the metabolism of propionate required for energy and the formation.. read more

Nematodirus increased risk

Posted on April 6th, 2020 · Posted in Country Store, News

Nematodirus is the main challenge for lambs in the spring, and the mild winter means it is already active – with the forecast for Leeming on the SCOP’s website predicting.. read more