Contents tagged with cattle
29 July 2021
Read our tips on establishing maize, from cultivating to drilling, and solving any compaction issues.
6 August 2021
Location, soil type, altitude and field aspect should be considered before growing maize. Read about the pros and cons of growing maize under film here.
29 July 2021
From the benefits of growing under film, to the control of weeds, pests and disease, our information will help you to grow maize for silage.
29 July 2021
See our advice on how to assess the dry matter of maize, when to use an additive, and best practice for the maize silage clamp.
29 July 2021
See how the cost of maize silage, and maize grown under film, compares to grazed grass and grass silage.
18 January 2022
This project was established to examine the validity of the age threshold of slaughter for quality beef production from beef cattle
3 November 2021
Research investigating the prevention of digital dermatitis transmission on farm
18 January 2022
This PhD project will look at the assessment and development of pre-slaughter techniques for cattle and sheep to reduce animal stress and improve carcase and meat quality
28 June 2021
Join Andy Forbes, independent consultant in ruminant parasitology, honorary Professor at Glasgow University and member of COWS to learn more about the options for parasite control at housing time.
14 July 2021
After six consecutive weeks of decline, the GB deadweight prime cattle prices increased by 3.4p this week to reach 393.2p/kg
14 January 2022
Controlling cryptosporidiosis in calves