replacer

Well today nearly fell over , as shine local to us has hit £69.25 for 20 kg . its good stuff but not nearly £20 more than lamblac .

Galactic24, a 60% Skim Milk Replacer is now available at Farmdeals at the very keen price of £2,350 per tonne if target is met. Just join the "Collective Deal" for Galactic24 (you'll find it in the Collective Deal section). We're immensely proud to be working together with Rob Daykin...

Do any of you who know about Johne's have any guidance on how it is spread among dairy cattle? In other words, at what age is infection most likely to occur. I know that most infection occurs from a positive cow to her infant calf, and to a lesser extent to an infant calf from an adjacent...

Written by William Kellett from Agriland With UK lamb prices expected to mirror the trend of the last couple of years and remain firm into 2023 due to low domestic supply against solid demand within the EU, sheep industry commentators believe it will still pay farmers to rear as many healthy...

This week’s FeedCast is brought to you by Chris Davidson, and sees him discussing the fall in the wheat futures as well as well as the shift in direction on the soya markets following some surprise announcements from the US last week. The soya plantings are beginning to finish in Brazil - 90%...

Written by William Kellett from Agriland An overcast day in Co. Tyrone provided the backdrop for the return of the Northern Ireland Goat Club’s in-person events, with a farm visit to Brian and Linda Cowan’s renowned Owenskerry Herd. This 60ac farm is somewhat of a novelty, as one of the few...

Any fodder beet prices yet? Heard a few talking around £45-£50 T Not seen much lifted yet.

Been offered some milk calves from a local dairy herd, hereford & bb x, at £120, I quite keen, to talk over missus> What everyone thinking. Working on £3 of milk power a day - does seem right....

Ruminant Health and Welfare (RH&W) would like to reiterate the legal requirement for providing calves with at least two milk feeds a day until 28 days of age. The reminder from the RH&W steering group comes at a time of severe cost pressure in the sector, leading to debate on social media about...

Hello there. I have some issues with my Lamborghini R6 190, 2013 manual transmission (semi powershift), around 4050 hours. First of all tractor seems to work fine, but sometimes going from L to M it jerks a bit. Before that I got an error message, replace steering oil filter, and replace oil...

This year we’ve seriously cracked down on colostrum management after a great meeting at our vets. We’ve been testing our maternal colostrum with a refractometer and anything under 25% we’ve boosted the quality with Calf’s Choice Total. We’ve seen amazing results and our calves have never been...

This is a thread for those who feel guilty about cluttering up dear old GUTH’s beloved price tracker with the chit chat that stop us all being that miserable our families would throw us all out to sit with the dog in the porch. All are welcome, you can even post prices if you want. The only rule...

As per title. Basic calculations based upon inputs i can think of off the top of my head. Based upon purchasing 30 Easycare/Exlana ewe lambs in Year 1 and run as low input as possible in SW England. Retaining ewe lambs where necessary to replace culls/fallen stock. I have not priced in...

Which wooden posts have longevity? I’m thinking either creosote or acacia? I’ve got CS funding to help but the agreement is this year so it needs to be wood not metal. what does everyone recommend? Creosote? Acacia? Or other? I want them to last as long as possible. It’s wet land (usually!)

I was thinking about trying once a day calf milk replacer, is it any good if so which are the better brands to try, thanks

I hope not, but think I may have Oaf. I got kicked in the mouth, holding a ewes leg on Sunday morning for the shearer. It bled quite a lot & no time for any cleaning up. We did have oaf quite bad last year, but used oaf buckets & lots of salt this year & only one ewe seems to have any scabs...

Hi I was wondering if somebody on here could point me in the direction of an abattoir where there may be significant volumes of blood being collected? Preferably in the East Midlands. We have an idea for a blood-based organic product, but unlike the standard blood-based products, it would not be...

Written by Aisling O'Brien from Agriland Lakeland Dairies increased its revenues by 20% to €1.3 billion, according to the company's annual results for 2021 published today (Wednesday, April 13). The revenue growth was recorded across the processor's four operating divisions of Food...

Hi all, After some advice/wisdom/opinion- My wife has stayed out of the lambing sheds, I'm changing and showering elsewhere before I come in etc, but I was wondering about giving her the cade lambs to deal with? They're on an electric shepherdess, so not directly hands on. Any thoughts...

'Twas always thus - that 10-14 days in the run up to the start of lambing heralds the onslaught of TLD, prolapses, blown guts, abortions and the 1001 other things that can go wrong with sheep :banghead: Many moons ago, when I was young and keen, an old bloke once told me, "A farm or a piece...