Archive for the 'News' Category

Pulpy Kidney Risk in Creep-Fed Lambs

Posted on April 29th, 2026 · Posted in Country Store, News

Published in the Jameson Journal, May 2026 As lambing season progresses and creep feeding begins, it’s important to stay alert to the risk of Pulpy Kidney (Clostridium perfringens type C.. read more

Getting the Best from your Grassland Sprays

Posted on April 29th, 2026 · Posted in Country Store, News

Published in the Jameson Journal, May 2026 At W.E. Jameson, we’re big believers that getting the fundamentals right delivers results, and grassland spraying is no exception. Good timing, correct conditions,.. read more

Reasons To Reseed

Posted on April 29th, 2026 · Posted in News

Published in the Jameson Journal, May 2026 Grassland productivity is a key driver of farm profitability. Whether you’re looking to increase yields, reduce input costs, or enhance biodiversity and soil.. read more

Setting Calves Up For Success: Why Early Intake Makes All The Difference

Posted on April 3rd, 2026 · Posted in Country Store, News

Published in the Jameson Journal, April 2026 Getting calves off to a good start is crucial in any operation, but weaning can often be the real hurdle. A calf weaner.. read more

When Cows Start Complaining About The Weather

Posted on March 31st, 2026 · Posted in News

By Peter McGill: Ruminant Nutritionist & Dairy Specialist Published in the Jameson Journal, April 2026 With warmer temperatures on the way over the coming months, it’s worth getting ahead of.. read more

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