by Andrew Williamson | Aug 21, 2024 | Press Releases
Sheep producers are being urged to check their ewes’ Body Condition Score (BCS) now and to take action to ensure they are at BCS 3-3.5 before tupping, or 2.5 in a hill flock. The advice comes from Ali Haggerty, a vet with Stewartry Veterinary Centre, who warns that...
by Andrew Williamson | Aug 21, 2024 | Press Releases
Commenting on The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology study launched today by the University of Cambridge, Dietician Dr Carrie Ruxton said: “This study – which is mostly based on non-UK populations – doesn’t tell us anything about what causes type 2 diabetes because it...
by Andrew Williamson | Aug 20, 2024 | Press Releases
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has announced a series of upcoming drop-in clinics across key livestock marts across Scotland, providing an invaluable opportunity for stakeholders to engage directly with the QMS team. These visits are designed to offer farmers,...
by Andrew Williamson | Aug 20, 2024 | Press Releases
Robbie Newlands lives and farms by one rule – simplicity. Based on 1,100 acres (445ha) near the town of Forres in Moray, Cluny Farm is home to Robbie and his wife Kirsty. Keen to make more data-led decisions on his finishing stock, Robbie installed the Stockman...
by Andrew Williamson | Aug 19, 2024 | Press Releases
For many, autumn 2023 will be remembered as the year black-grass gained the upper hand. But for Somerset grower, Mark Doble, it marked the end of an eight-year battle with the grassweed. Mark farms 160ha in Illminster. He grows winter wheat, oilseed rape, winter...