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Controlling lameness for a more productive flock

It is estimated that the UK flock contains over 3 million lame sheep. Staggeringly over 60% of the total amount of antibiotic used in flocks is used to treat lameness.

Parasite management at housing time

Are you prepped for housing? We cover the parasites to consider at housing and how to successfully prevent and treat them.

Case Report: Acorn toxicity

In mid-October we were called to examine two 14 month-old beef heifers which had exhibited a sudden onset of foul smelling diarrhoea, inappetence and abdominal pain whilst at grass. Despite symptomatic treatment both animals died within 48 hours.

Look out for Lungworm

Lungworm outbreaks are unpredictable but are more prevalent following warm wet weather spells.

Are your tup’s up to the job?

Reduced fertility performance in tups can have a detrimental effect on scanning percentages and can lead to an extended lambing period.

Heat Stress in Cattle

Cattle are particularly susceptible to heat stress as they carry a fermentation tank (their rumen!) around with them which is constantly producing heat (the equivalent to a 1.4 kW heater in ambient temperatures).

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