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Livestock Matters - Autumn 2019The themes of fertility and efficiency run through this issue. They are closely linked as good fertility is fundamental for efficiency, which in turn drives production and profitability. We hope you enjoy this issue of Livestock Matters Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Summer 2019Livestock Matters Summer 2019 Edition Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Spring 2019Kicking off this issue, there’s a 4–page feature on vaccines and vaccination programmes, and the key factors impacting on their efficacy and effectiveness. Vets – Andy Cant in the Orkney Islands, Paul Kirkwood in Cumbria and Miranda Macinnes in Cornwall, give their advice on how to ensure the best results. But vaccination is not a silver bullet, as Piers Pepperell of Mount Vets points out: a good vaccination protocol will not fix a poor colostrum protocol. On one Somerset dairy farm, simply improving colostrum management significantly reduced cases of calf pneumonia. And in the eradication of Johne’s disease in cattle, vet Graeme Richardson of Thrums Veterinary Group advocates testing and culling, reducing environmental challenges .....and not vaccinating. As for bovine TB, strict biosecurity is the key to disease prevention. Vet Rhian Rochford of Friars Moor Livestock Health highlights some practical measures which can be taken to protect herds from contact with TB–infected wildlife. We hope you enjoy this issue of Livestock Matters. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Winter 2018Winter is here, 2018 is drawing to a close, we would like to take this opportunity to wish all our readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Some highlights from this issue include our lambing focus which aims to prepare you for a successful lambing. Vets Ken Wilson, DS McGregor and Laura Sloan, Millcroft Vets give some practical advice on maximising lamb survival rates and ways to reduce antibiotic usage. We also look at key success factors for calf rearing, vet Richard Davies, Fenton Vets discusses with farmer Chris James the importance of good preparation, written protocols, and a proactive approach to preventing disease outbreaks. Is it time to take another look at mastitis control on your farm? Synergy Farm Health vet Rachel Hayton and Westmorland Vets, Andrew Crutchley explain why farmers need to be regularly reviewing the success of their mastitis control strategies, and accept that treatment protocols may need revising every so often. We hope you enjoy this issue of Livestock Matters. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Autumn 2018The more observant among you will have noticed we have a fresh new look! After eight great years, Livestock Matters was ready for a refresh and we hope you like it. Although the content of the articles will remain similar we hope the new style will improve the magazine’s readability with more space and slightly shorter articles. Some highlights from this issue include - Sheep scab: diagnostics, dipping, and daring to confront the neighbours. We learn how vet Vet Vicki Fisher of Farm First Veterinary Services, near Abergavenny has been advising her sheep farming clients on the strategies needed to control the parasite and prevent sheep from becoming reinfected. We also hear how a change in the management of freshly calved cows has improved the health of young calves and boosted growth rates on a Cumbrian dairy farm. Vet Matt Linnet from Millcroft Veterinary Group provides advice and veterinary support to brothers Simon and Mark Allison and their calf rearer Ewelina Teksa. Key elements of the new system are a portable milker in the calving shed which ensures a faster delivery of colostrum, and a ‘cuddle box’ for the newborn calf. We hope you enjoy this issue of Livestock Matters. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Summer 2018In this issue we learn how Dairy Vet of the Year – Tony Kemmish works with his farm clients to improve herd health, performance and profitability. Tony explains his GROW framework and how this translates to a better understanding of a farm’s goals and priorities which leads to a better farmer/vet partnership. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Spring 2018In this issue we look at “feeding the calf” with vet Kirsty Ranson, Westmorland Veterinary Group. Kirsty explains that good management in the first three months of life is essential if calves are to achieve the required growth rates. We also discuss strategies for managing a flying herd. Farmer Jimmy Pritt and vet Mike Thorne, Farm Vet Solutions explain how they work together to assure the health and performance of the herd. This issue also contains a feature on worms. SQP, Mark Pass, Beeston Animal Health explains why monitoring faecal worm egg counts is so crucial for successful worm control. Mark explains he classifications of anthelmintics, how to test the efficacy of the drench, refugia and the importance of having a plan! Finally we meet graduate Vicki Rhodes, Scarsdale Veterinary Group. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters Winter 2017/18In this issue we look at Johne’s control and gain an understanding of why regular risk assessments and strict management protocols are needed to prevent its spread. We explore how bacterial populations on farm change over time. Vet Graeme, talks us through why it is worth revisiting the farm vaccination strategy to see what alternatives there are. Finally, a little further from home, we review the progress made by the XLVets partnership with Send A Cow in the last 12 months. Vets Bryony and Sarah explain how some of the challenges faced in African dairy farms are similar to the challenges faced in the UK. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our readers a prosperous New Year! Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Autumn 2017In this issue we take a look at cattle feed barriers highlighting some of the common faults and suggesting some areas for further improvement. Vets Jennie Lomas and Carolyn Baguley explain that a well-designed and well-maintained feed barrier can make a big difference to intakes, efficiency and stock health. We also continue with part two, of a four part series, on antibiotic use on farm, looking at some of the key factors affecting the success or failure of antibiotic treatments by reviewing product choice, route of administration and course of treatment. We also find out how one practice has reduced its use of critically important antimicrobials significantly. Finally, if sheep lameness is bothering you, don't miss the article by Emily Gascoigne, Synergy Farm Health. Find out how farmers George and Sally Lunn have dramatically reduced the incidence of lameness on their farm from 10% - 2% in six months! Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Spring 2017Welcome to the Spring issue of Livestock Matters. In this edition we look at how we can stack the odds against TB using a 5 point plan. There are a range of different measures that can be taken, and they all add up cumulatively to increase a herd’s chance of staying TB free. Antimicrobial use on farm is a hot topic in the press at the moment and an important issue - globally, nationally and on every single farm. This year, a series of articles will be included in Livestock Matters addressing issues surrounding Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and this first issue sets the AMR scene and looks at how antibiotics work (and don't work) on farm. Rhona Norquay gives some insight into the causes of perinatal calf mortalities and advises on strategies to ensure heifers and cows deliver a healthy live calf. Some losses are unavoidable but the majority could have been prevented either through better cow management pre-calving and/or a different approach at calving. I hope you enjoy our Spring issue of Livestock Matters. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Winter 2016 / 17In this issue we discuss various aspects of fertility; we examine the benefits of using written protocols and thorough pre- and post-calving checks to reduce calving intervals. We discuss the problem of vaginal prolapse in ewes and consider some of the innovative breeding technologies now available to help farmers improve the genetic capability of their stock. We also provide some practical advice on the control of entropion in young lambs and digital dermatitis in dairy herds. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Autumn 2016Welcome to the Autumn issue of Livestock Matters. In this edition we look at herd fertility from a couple of perspectives; Anna Patch demonstrates how setting targets for herd fertility has improved performance in one herd, while James Marsden explains the importance of bull fitness and fertility. The death of an animal is a devastating loss to any farmer; however, Lee-Anne Oliver’s article encourages the use of post-mortem investigations to identify the cause of unknown deaths. Such investigations can prevent unnecessary veterinary treatments or provide vital information for further disease prevention within the flock or herd. Bryony Rowe discusses some of the diseases that can be inadvertently introduced into a flock when buying in. She explains the importance of a quarantine period for newly arrived stock. We also consider Johne’s disease with Kate Brodie detailing the planned approach taken by one farmer to control the disease within his herd. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Summer 2016In this issue we turn our attention to getting ready for the sheep breeding season. We consider the use of AI in sheep and the opportunities it presents for sheep producers to improve their flock, without taking huge risks and our FarmSkills feature talks us through getting rams in tip top condition ready for mating. We also explore how one farming family has embraced new ideas to get their dairy and beef enterprises fit for the future. Working with Jo Childs from Endell Veterinary Group they have tackled a number of issues and taken a more strategic approach to disease management. Finally, we hear from Alex Cooper of Fenton Veterinary Practice on his return from Rwanda where he went to find out more about the Send-a-Cow project that XLVets practices raised money for last year. Send-a-Cow aims to help people long-term; it teaches families who have very little, how to become self-sufficient and go on to earn a living from their surplus produce. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Spring 2016In this issue we examine the fine balance between copper deficiency and copper toxicity with Kirsty Ranson, Westmorland Veterinary Group. We see how easily copper toxicity can develop and how only by looking at all cow inputs was it found to be the cause of cattle deaths on one farm. We also take a look at sheep medicines with Ed Hewitt, Armour Veterinary Group, who talks us through getting the most out of the medicines you buy and ensuring that they are used effectively to manage disease. We also feature our first article from the inaugural Dairy Sheep and Goat Conference, organised by Friars Moor Livestock Health. Managing fertility in the spring-calving dairy herd is explored with Dave Gilbert, Lambert, Leonard & May. Dave provides us with an update on his work with three producers who block calve on a low-input grass-based system and how they have benefited from a proactive approach to herd fertility. Finally, we welcome Emily Francis, Torch Farm Vets, and Matt Raine, Wright & Morten, to the Graduate Diaries team for 2016. Both qualified in 2015 and have completed the XLVets farm graduate programme - here we pick up with them to find out how they are settling into life in farm animal veterinary practice. We hope you enjoy this issue of Livestock Matters. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Winter 2015/2016In this issue we have an unusual case from the beef herd, where a change in ration led to breaking a disease cycle that was causing stillbirths and poor calf performance. Lee-Anne Oliver from Scott Mitchell talks us through the investigation they undertook – that eventually revealed the root cause to be from a bacterium in silage. With European Antibiotic Awareness Day taking place annually on 18th November, our second article on the subject of selective dry cow therapy (SDCT) reinforces the role both vets and farmers have in preserving antibiotics for future generations. Friars Moor take us through the why and how of selective dry cow therapy and provide some practical tips for readers. If you want to find out more about any aspect of SDCT then please do speak to your XLVets practice. As the XLVets ‘Stand up to Sheep Lameness’ initiative gains momentum, we learn how one farm tackled sheep lameness with the help of their vet Adelle Isaacs from Larkmead Veterinary Group. We also find out how Leanne Ford from Bishopton got on with their FarmSkills sheep lameness workshop that ran recently. We hope you enjoy the Winter issue of Livestock Matters. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all our contributors – both vets and farm clients of XLVets practices – for helping ensure we've covered interesting and informative articles for readers during 2015 and, from all at XLVets, best wishes for a prosperous New Year to all our readers. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Autumn 2015In this issue we go back-to-basics with fertility – considering the causes of poor fertility, particularly for the high-yielding dairy cow with Owen Tunney from Willows Veterinary Group. Owen discusses how the management of dairy cows can be supported by veterinary intervention to ensure good fertility, leading to a healthy pregnancy. We also take a look at Campylobacter, a disease of cattle that Keith Cutler from Endell Veterinary Group believes is often overlooked and under-diagnosed. Keith talks us through the dynamics of this bacterial disease and the effects it can have on fertility in beef and dairy cattle. It is with much delight, that after over five years of editing Livestock Matters we finally feature an article from my brother’s farm. Kirsty Ranson from Westmorland Veterinary Group talks us through the importance of good calf management from birth to weaning, which impacts on life-time performance. Kirsty explains how small management changes have had a huge impact for two clients; my brother Darren and James Robinson. This knowledge is now being used to develop a wider XLVets Calf Tracker initiative running this Autumn and Winter. We hear about the latest innovative research work being undertaken by two XLVets member practices, Bishopton Veterinary Group and Synergy Farm Health in the area of semen quality, which has led to the launch of a new service ‘SemenRate’. We also find out the latest news and views from our more recently qualified vets in ‘Graduate Diaries’. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Summer 2015Welcome to the ‘Summer’ issue of Livestock Matters In this issue we take a look at how one XLVets practice, Friars Moor, is working closely with their beef farmers to help improve herd performance. By benchmarking performance data and holding regular review meetings, farmers are learning from each other, in order for them to make changes that generate real improvements for their herd. We go back-to-basics with calf scour – considering the many causes, the importance of diagnosing the causal agent and discuss some simple changes that can be made, to ensure calves stay healthy year-round. We also review the latest thinking regarding tackling sheep lameness; Westmorland and Calweton Veterinary Groups talk us through the current recommendations and we see on two farms how lameness has improved as a result of following this advice. XLVets practices will be launching their own ‘Stand up to Sheep Lameness’ activities in the coming months – do ask your XLVets practice what’s happening in your local area and find out how you can get involved. Finally we hear about the experiences of two XLVets members who recently spent time working in New Zealand, and learn how this is benefiting their farmers on their return to the UK. We also find out the latest news and views from our more recently qualified vets in ‘Graduate Diaries’. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Spring 2015The weather is finally beginning to turn, the first daffodils and crocuses are blooming and this year’s lambs are now either racing around the fields in teams, or taking a break basking in the spring sunshine. With turnout fast approaching, Jon Reader from Synergy Farm Health in Dorset and Andrew Millar from Ardene House Veterinary Practice in Aberdeen talk us through biosecurity considerations for both cattle and sheep at grass. We also consider the practical implementation of selective dry cow therapy, to help reduce the use of antibiotics in mastitis management. Scarsdale Veterinary Group and Endell Veterinary Group explain how two farms have benefited from the change in approach from blanket therapy to selective treatments. And with Alnorthumbria Veterinary Group, we take a look behind the scenes of Farmers Weekly Beef Farmer finalist, Simon Bainbridge’s farm. Finally we have our new column ‘Graduate Diaries’ which will follow two recent graduates who have joined XLVets practices. We’ll follow them through their first year in practice and their participation in the XLVets graduate programme that equips newly qualified vets with practical skills. We hope you enjoy this issue of Livestock Matters. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Winter 2014 / 2015In this issue we look at flock performance and how the use of blood tests, worm egg counts and lameness investigation can all identify specific problems, leading to the most appropriate course of action. We also take a look behind the scenes of this year's winner of NMR Gold Cup, Glastonbury's Michael Eavis and see how NMR Gold Cup finalists the Harveys of Drum Farm take an evidence-based approach to monitoring and managing herd performance. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Autumn 2014In this issue we tackle pneumonia; looking at management changes that can be made to prevent disease rather than relying on vaccination alone. We also take a look at a dairy club set up by one XLVets practice, Drove Veterinary Hospital, where farmers come together to monitor and review herd performance, using specific key performance indicators and then how they share experiences to look at how each has made improvements over time. There's also a Johne's monitoring scheme that farmers can use to help develop a disease management plan to help control Johne's infection within the herd. With sheep now in-lamb our attention turns to reducing losses due to abortion. We look at the common causes of abortion in sheep and how these diseases can be kept out of the flock. We also have a round-up from the recent events XLVets has attended and for those of you coming along to AgriScot please do come and visit the XLVets stand. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Summer 2014In this issue we focus on infectious diseases; with the national XLVets BVD Free initiative now running we look at how the disease is transmitted and the practical steps that can be taken to reduce the potential for the disease to spread. BVD is just one disease XLVets will be featuring in the 'Make your farm your fortress' campaign that will launch at the Livestock Event. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Spring 2014Welcome to the ‘Spring’ issue of Livestock Matters In this issue we have the second two articles from the XLVets international farm meeting that took place in Cork in the Autumn. The first takes a look at how we can avoid lameness by focusing on cow flow and considering roadways and cow track design. In the second article we have advice on care of the transition cow, concentrating on managing body condition score and negative energy balance. We also take a look behind the scenes at Gold Cup finalist, James Tomlinson's farm and learn more about calf rearing on the farm. With lambing well underway for many, James Batterham from Fenton Vets guides us through giving lambs the best start and tips for rearing healthy lambs. Finally we welcome our two new 'Student Diaries' columnists; Alice, who is in her third year at Edinburgh University and Antonia, a veterinary student at the Royal Veterinary College, who is also the proud owner of a small herd of dairy goats. Over the coming issues Alice and Antonia are going to take us through a year of their studies and give us an insight into life as a vet student at their respective universities. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Winter 2013Welcome to the 'Winter' issue of Livestock Matters In this edition we have the first of a series of articles from the first XLVets international farm meeting which took place in Cork, Ireland in October. The event was attended by over 100 farm vets from XLVets practices in both the UK and Ireland. It was the first time all the vets had come together and provided a great opportunity for people to meet, share ideas, hear about the latest dairy research findings and learn more about the future of dairy farming in Ireland - where milk quotas are coming to an end. As lambing time approaches, Matt Pugh from XLVets Belmont Veterinary Group provides readers with some advice for managing pregnant ewes and preparing for lambing time; and we see how the same principles and advice can be applied to a dairy goat farm. Finally we have our last update from our two students in the popular Student Diaries column; it's been great following Sam and Emily through a year of their studies and I am sure you will join me in thanking them for giving us all an insight into life as a vet student and wishing them every success with their veterinary careers. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Autumn 2013Welcome to the 'Autumn' issue of Livestock Matters In this issue we have a feature on mastitis - looking at the causes and how two farms have tackled very different mastitis problems. We also take a look behind the scenes of this year's Gold Cup winning herd, looking at the attention to detail and teamwork that helped them win the award. As housing will soon be with us, we also see how one producer and XLVets practice have been working on significant improvements to cow comfort and the results this has generated through a boost in milk production and lower incidence of lameness. Finally we have an update from our two students in the popular Student Diaries column, hearing what they have been up to over the summer months, before they return to their studies in the Autumn. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters Summer 2013Welcome to the summer issue of Livestock Matters. In this issue we review the recent Robot Event hosted by Lambert, Leonard & May and advise on the benefits, design and installation of automatic milking systems. We also discuss the implications for animal welfare, return to productivity and potential cost benefits of administering pain relief. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters Spring 2013Welcome to the spring issue of Livestock Matters. In this issue we report on the work of the XLVets group in providing a national picture of the extent of Schmallenberg virus spread in the UK. XLVets members Charlie Lambert and Iain Richards talk us through the results of the study and what has been found nationally and regionally. As there is still no vaccination available, we also have some useful advice for farmers. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters Winter 2012In this issue we spend time with two finalists from the 2012 Farmers Weekly Awards, looking at how small changes to their farming systems have reaped many benefits and have led to them being in the final for the awards. We also have the last two student diary columns from Eva and Mark. I'm sure you will agree it's been fascinating following a year in their lives and we wish them both every success for the future. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Autumn 2012The autumn issue of Livestock Matters focuses on two health issues we see in cattle in the autumn/winter months; Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) and liver fluke. Both articles look at the impact of the disease and consider possible strategies for controlling disease on farm. We also take a look at the many benefits one farmer has seen following implementation of a flock health plan. Working with his vet they have tackled various disease and health issues and have seen vast improvements in production. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Summer 2012Welcome to the summer issue of Livestock Matters. In this issue we have the second part of a two-part series on BVD which takes a look at the proactive approach several XLVet member practices have taken towards the eradication of BVD from their client’s farms. The article focuses on the practical measures implemented on-farm and also stresses the importance of the removal of persistently infected (PI) animals from the herd, for long-term control, and ultimately eradication of the disease. With summer upon us we also tackle the issue of flies in this issue and look at options to keep fly numbers down and minimise the stress and disturbance they can cause. We also have advice from Matthew Pugh from Belmont on the late-summer feeding of dairy cows to ensure sufficient nutrient intake during this period. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Spring 2012As spring is almost upon us we focus on lambing and maximising the growth of young lambs; with practical advice for those who are lambing in the FarmSkills pull-out guide and an article from Claire Riddell from XLVets practice Alnorthumbria Vet Group which takes us through some of the common problems and diseases associated with growing lambs. As BVD eradication plans in Scotland get underway and the disease is back in the spotlight, we go back-to-basics with a feature that explains how the disease is transmitted within a herd and between farms and we discuss the extent of the problem in the UK. We also have a report from a recent study tour to Winsconsin, where a group of farm clients from Bishopton Veterinary Group had the opportunity to see first-hand several dairy herd expansion programmes on farms in the area and hear about their experiences in trying to achieve sustainable growth for the future. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Winter 2011In this issue we focus on fertility as part of the Grassroots fertility promotional programme that XLVet member practices are currently undertaking. The importance of fertility cannot be underestimated; whether a large or small herd, we see that farmers incorporating routine fertility visits as part of their herd management are reaping the benefits. We also have updates on Johne’s and managing the ‘fresh’ cow from two XLVet member practices and take a look at the work of Calweton Veterinary Group on preventative measures they are implementing on-farm to combat potential pneumonia problems this winter. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Autumn 2011As autumn approaches and the Dairy Event & Livestock Show is almost upon us, this edition focuses on fertility, cell counts and calf management in dairy herds. Good fertility is crucial to the success of any dairy enterprise, no matter what the size, and this article highlights the benefits that regular fertility visits have generated for two XLVet clients. If you are attending this year’s Dairy Event, XLVets are on Stand AH-151; please do come along and join in with the FarmSkills ‘mini-bites’ challenges we are running this year for your chance to win one of the FarmSkills famous green t-shirts. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Summer 2011In this issue we focus on sheep; taking a look a the SAC's health planning tool and how sheep and beef farmers have benefited from using this on-line service in conjunction with their vet. We also look at common lameness conditions in sheep and XLVets Bob Norquay provides up-to-date worming advice for sheep and lambs. We also feature a case study on Cell Check, demonstrating the financial benefits gained by one farmer from utilising this tool for his dairy herd. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Spring 2011Livestock Matters, Spring 2011 focuses on grassland management and getting the most out of pasture for grazing stock. We also feature several of the Farmers Weekly Awards winners, including XLVets Mark Burnell from Synergy Farm Health. This issue also includes the last XLVets New Zealand scholarship reports; Amy Avery looks back over her year in New Zealand and also Mark Spilman gives us an overview of the time he spent there. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Winter 2010The winter issue of Livestock Matters we look at the management and feeding of calves in cold weather and also advice for those preparing for lambing time. We also celebrate the success of several XLVet clients in both the NMR/RABDF Gold Cup and at the Farmers Weekly Awards. FarmSkills provides advice on DIY AI - one of its most popular courses in 2010 and there's a best practice guide to foot bathing dairy cows. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Autumn 2010The autumn issue of Livestock Matters focuses on calf health, including articles on colostrum management and respiratory disease. There is also a feature on ovine abortion, looking at the key causes and we have the second article from Amy Avery, one of the XLVets New Zealand scholars. The pull-out guide in this issue provide the top ten tips for minimising environmental mastitis. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Summer 2010The summer issue of Livestock Matters focuses on parasite in cattle and sheep, looking at proactive approaches to worming. We also have a write-up from one of the XLVets New Zealand scholars - who gives us an overview of farming in New Zealand, where it is now autumn. We also take a look at VLA Herdsure - a new nationwide disease testing and control service. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Livestock Matters - Spring 2010The spring issue brings a new look and new name for the magazine, ‘Livestock Matters’. This issue includes a feature on BVD eradication in Orkney and articles on the oestrus cycle - detecting it and dealing with problems with it, coccidiosis in lambs and Cow Signals. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Farming Review - December 2009This issue features several case studies from XLVet member practices, looking at specific disease issues and how they've been tackled on farm. We also take at look at FarmSkills, a new XLVets initiative that provides practical based training courses for farmers across the country. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Farming Review - September 2009This issue previews XLVet activities at the forthcoming Dairy and Livestock Show. There are also various artices on Dairy, Sheep and Pigs. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Farming Review - April 2009The April issue covers topics including Johne's disease and clostridial diseases and contains the final updates from the XLVets Farm Health Planning (FHP) projects. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Farming Review - January 2009This issue looks at the new industry standard for mobility scoring from DairyCo and contains updates from the XLVets Farm Health Planning (FHP) projects. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Farming Review - November 2008A Farm Newsletter with an update on several of the XLVets Farm Health Planning (FHP) projects that have been running throughout the country. Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Farming Review - September 2008A Farm Newsletter with specific Farm Health Planning (FHP) Topics; Part of DEFRAs FHP Initiative we look at the completion of some of the XLVet projects finished up and the results that were demonstrated Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Farming Review - June 2008A Farm Newsletter with topical health information including; Farm Health Planning, Worrm Control for Sheep, Liver Fluke, Summer Mastitis and a report from The Dairy Science Forum Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Farm Newsletter - March 2008A Farm Newsletter with topical health information; Lameness, Husk - Preparing for Turnout, Nutrition and Mastitis, EBLEX Better returns Programme and more! Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Farm Newsletter - January 2008A Farm Newsletter with specific Farm Health Planning (FHP) Topics; Part of DEFRAs FHP Initiative we look at how XLVet projects around the country are progressing Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Farm Newsletter - December 2007A Farm Newsletter with topical health information; Bluetongue, BVD, Heat detection, Sheep Lameness, Calf Rearing and more! Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Health Planning Newsletter - September 2007A Farm Newsletter with specific Farm Health Planning (FHP) Topics; Part of DEFRAs FHP Initiative we look at various XLVet projects around the country Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Farm Newsletter - September 2007A Farm Newsletter with topical health information; "Dairy Event Special" - Nutrition, Worming, Urine Testing Cows, Endometritis and Housing Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Farm Newsletter - June 2007A Farm Newsletter with topical health information; Coccidiosis, Short Dry Cow Periods, Beef Returns, Health Planning Download PDF | View Flipbook |
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Farm Newsletter - March 2007A Farm Newsletter with topical health information; Mastitis, BVD, Leptospirosis, SCOPS and Lungworm Download PDF | View Flipbook |