Beef Cattle
The Cow of the Future Part 1 – Where are we now?
Unfortunately, due to circumstances out with our control, tomorrow evenings Sustainable Beef Systems series webinar has been cancelled. This webinar will be rescheduled, and we will be in touch at…
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Mineral Requirements in Outwintering Systems
Following on from our mineral requirement webinars in Autumn 2023, Dr Annie Williams, an Independent Mineral Advisor for Ruminants is joining us on the first Wednesday of the next three…
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Mineral Requirements in Housing Systems
Following on from our mineral requirement webinars in Autumn 2023, Dr Annie Williams, an Independent Mineral Advisor for Ruminants is joining us on the first Wednesday of the next three…
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Farm Safety for Temporary Staff
Key information contained in this publication: Induct all temporary staff before they start work. Ensure all tasks are properly risk assessed by a competent person and safe working procedures are…
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How to Get Started with Multi-Cut Silage
System overview With the increasing cost of purchased concentrates and forages putting pressure on margins, farmers are looking to get more production out of their home-grown forage. A multi cut…
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Agribusiness News April 2024 – Beef
Weekly Price Drop for Finished Cattle After slipping back weekly throughout March, at the time of writing (late March) finished cattle prices are sitting at 506p/kg/dwt (for R4L (Scottish steers). …
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Practical Advice for Lambing & Calving
In this podcast we hear from SRUC Veterinary Investigation Officers Megan Fergusson and Tim Geraghty. They talk about the importance of good husbandry and top tips to save time and…
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Spring Calving Nutrition and Management
Feeding a suckler cow throughout the year is the most expensive part of her production. Her progeny, the calf, is the only annual output generated, therefore it is vital to…
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How Should Suckler Cow Herds Prepare For Changes To Support?
Changes to Scottish Sucker Beef Support Scheme As part of the Scottish Agricultural Reform programme the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS, also known as the “calf scheme”) will continue…
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Agribusiness News March 2024 – Beef
Brakes on Prime cattle trade has remained firm since Christmas, largely due to tightening supplies of cattle. The volume of cows culled inevitably means there are not the calves available,…
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