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Farm health planning: All you need to know

WebGetting started in health planning is easy: Talk to your vet, and agree the first steps. Decide where the health priorities lie for your herd, and set about taking action right away. Flock …

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How farmers can deal with mental health at times of pressure

Web0800 188 4444. [email protected]. Provides people in all areas of agriculture with emotional, practical and financial support in times of need. Help ranges from in …

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6 fresh cow checks to prevent problems after calving

WebProvide 10cm linear water space a cow. Give them 4.5m wide feed alley and 3.2m between cubicles. Never feed forages longer than the width of the mouth to reduce …

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Lameness in beef cattle: Effect, causes and treatment

WebAt 474.2p/kg, the farmer could be expected to lose £51.21 on that beast. Scaled up, there could be a £9.05m/year loss to the beef industry if 8.3% of finishers are …

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Fit2Farm: Hard work and long hours take toll on farmers

WebHard work and long hours are taking their toll on British farmers and their families, who are looking for ways to improve their work-life balance, a major Farmers …

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How to identify and encourage worms to improve soils

Web2. Topsoil worms (endogeic) These are the most common type of earthworm in the UK. They are pale – pink, grey, green or blue – and can grow up to 100mm. They …

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Fit2Farm: How farmers can improve their mobility to avoid injury

WebStand with your feet shoulders-width apart and make sure your back is straight. Rotate your hips, tucking your belly button in to engage your core. Holding a …

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So you want to… run a care farm

WebCare farming is the use of agricultural practices to improve mental and physical health, social skills or education. Some are based on commercial farms, while …

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Common signs of illness in pigs and tips for treatment

WebLameness. Coughing or heavy breathing. Looseness of stools. Failing to eat and drink normally. In the case of sows in a farrowing unit, eating and drinking – or lack …

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Why animal health is key to improving sustainability

WebAnimal health and productivity. One area where farm vets can help farmers to be more sustainable is through disease control and eradication. Having healthy …

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Mental Health biggest issue affecting farmers in 2023

WebAccording to a recent study by the Farm Safety Foundation, 92% of UK farmers under the age of 40 rank poor mental health as the biggest hidden problem …

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7 key lambing diseases: How to prevent and treat them

WebPrevention. Ensure lambs are well fed, top up any lambs with tube or bottle if needed. Provide extra shelter during harsh weather especially windy wet spells. Bring …

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How to manage radiation exclusion zones for phone masts

WebLandowners with existing masts should ask the operator for drawings setting out the exclusion zones under the ICNIRP guidelines, and for details of any plans to …

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Liver fluke: Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention

WebAcute fasciolosis This is seen in the autumn and is caused by the ingestion of large numbers of immature fluke. Sudden death is the result of blood loss into the liver or …

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Long hours a factor in farmers’ worsening mental health

WebThe research showed that farmers with shorter working hours were found to have better mental health, with 61% of farmers surveyed saying that they worked a 10 …

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Vet Viewpoint: Calf health issues due to lack of colostrum

WebCalving has started and we have seen some calf health issues related to calves not receiving enough colostrum. Calves rely on the colostrum fed to them in the …

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New Red Tractor standards aim to improve farmyards

WebEnhancing human safety and improving animal health and welfare are two of the main objectives behind the latest review of Red Tractor farm assurance standards, …

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How to diagnose and treat downer cows

WebProvide a deep, clean bed – aim for 40-50cm of straw or 20-30cm of sand to minimise secondary damage and clean regularly to prevent mastitis infection. Provide …

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