Beef & Lamb
New Ambition from MVF
Mole Valley Farmers (MVF) has launched a new calf feed product, Ambition, that includes the OmniGen-AF supplement to help support immune function in youngstock. MVF says that OmniGen-AF, produced by US manufacturer Phibro, has been proved to promote natural immune...
read moreSFT Ruminants conference
The Society of Feed Technologists’ annual Ruminant Conference takes place on Thursday April 4th at the Windmill Village Hotel near Coventry. Chaired by Dr Andrew Pine of Premier Nutrition, presentations include: the impact of Brexit on livestock farmers by Dr Carmen...
read morePasture for Life mark now in Ireland
The Pasture-Fed Livestock Association (PFLA) is now able to certify Irish farmers and processors interested in gaining third party assurance for 100% grass-fed meat and dairy. The organisation’s “Pasture for Life” certification mark has been operating in the UK for...
read moreReduce forage heating to cut waste
With tight forage stocks this year, ruminant farmers and their feed advisers should ensure they take action to reduce heating that can waste fodder, says Alice Hibbert, product manager at Trouw Nutrition GB. Heating leads to losses in dry matter and a decline in feed...
read moreSheep expert recognised
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has awarded its annual George Hedley Memorial Award to the highly regarded sheep consultant Lesley Stubbings. Ms Stubbings has been a leading figure in the UK sheep sector for almost 40 years. She has gained a UK-wide reputation...
read moreBritish Wool unveils new strategy
British Wool, the farmer-owned organisation collecting and marketing wool from domestic producers, is to focusing on two key areas: increasing the price of wool and improving its operational efficiency. The new strategy was unveiled at its 65th annual conference held...
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