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Factsheet 35 Key Targets Gilt management

WebKey Targets 1 4 2 3 Maintain health status of the herd Successful humanisation of incoming gilts Gilt management: Isolation, acclimatisation and integration

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Tomato chlorosis virus (ToCV) and Tomato infectious chlorosis …

WebFigures 1a and b. Leaves showing characteristic yellowing in a TICV-infected tomato plant Background Tomato chlorosis virus (ToCV) and Tomato infectious chlorosis virus (TICV) …

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Soil health and water supply

WebFigure 1. Auger showing good soil structure and roots to a depth of 25cm FACTSHEET Soil health and water supply Action points Manage soil structure to enable retention of …

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Factsheet 20 Key Targets Condition scoring of sows

WebKey Targets 1 2 3 Achieve an optimal average condition score of 3 throughout the breeding herd Feed to body condition to maximise reproductive

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Controlling external parasites in sheep for better returns

WebControlling external parasites for Better Returns. SHEEP BRP MANUAL 10. The information in this booklet was compiled by Chris Lloyd and Katie Brian, AHDB Beef & Lamb, from …

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Compost is good news for soil health

WebField experimentation The Defra/WRAP-funded Digestate and Compost in Agriculture (DC-Agri) project was commissioned in 2010 to provide the evidence base to support the …

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CONSUMER INSIGHTS servings chosen Breakdown of June …

WebOPPORTUNITIES IN MEETING THE HEALTH NEEDS OF THE MODERN CONSUMER 7 7 68 7 63 58 55 0 10 20 0 0 0 0 70 0 0 100 High Fibre Wholegrain ow Salt ow Sugar …

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Soil assessment methods

WebSoil health Many farmers and growers are concerned about the health of their soils. They understand the importance of soil health for the productivity, sustainability and

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Soil Biology and Soil Health Partnership Project

WebSoil Biology and Soil Health Partnership Project

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Scoring hair loss and lesions

WebWhy score hair loss and lesions? Hair loss and lesions demonstrate some form of damage to the skin and, in some cases, the underlying tissues. Scratches, cuts or scars should …

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Cover crops for improved soil health

Webother than 2.5 litres of glyphosate prior to drilling spring barley after the cover. I’m confident that by introducing cover crops, we are going to improve our soil health and structure. …

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Cover crops for soil health Summer 2016

WebSoil type: Sandy clay loam and clay loam. Rotation: WW, OSR, WW, over-winter cover crop, SBeet/SBeans/Oats. I see my soil like a compost from a garden centre. I want that sweet …

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GREATSOILS Healthy grassland soils Four quick steps to …

WebStep one: Surface assessment Look at the quality of the sward to identify potentially damaged areas that require further assessment. Where the sward is moderate

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The 3 Qs of feeding colostrum: Quantity, Quality and Quickly

WebAHDB airy, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2TL T: 024 64 8702 E: [email protected] : dairy.ahdb.org.uk …

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the Use of Antimicrobials: Preparing the Industry for in the …

WebPage 5 of 154 RAFT Solutions Ltd. Water Report_approved_September 2017 Executive summary Good water supply at pig level is a primary requirement for health and …

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SHEEP BRP MANUAL 12 Improving ewe nutrition for Better …

WebEwes that have been well fed in late pregnancy should also have adequate colostrum to provide their lambs with energy, protein, antibodies, vitamins and minerals. For more …

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Factsheet 34 Key Targets Gilt management

WebKey Targets 1 2 3 Gilt management: Integration on outdoor units Maximise the number of gilts achieving puberty Target a body condition score (BCS) of

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1 Requirements for housing

Web2 Dairy housing - a best practice guide Requirements Housing systems must provide: • A comfortable, well drained lying area • Shelter from adverse weather • Space to allow the …

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Optimising suckler herd fertility for better returns

WebHow fertility affects profitability The annual stocktake figures for 2016 suggest that there is room for improvement to reach the target of 94 calves

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J2484 ADHB Managing calves in cold weather_v5.indd

WebHousing. Monitor temperature daily in the calf shed. Dry newborn calves to reduce heat loss. Watch out for calves shivering or with raised hair. Supply plenty of dry bedding material …

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Scoring cleanliness

WebScore Clean Flank (including tail) Lower hind leg Udder 0 No dirt or only minor fresh or dried splashing present Score Dirty 1 An area of dirtiness (ie layer or plaques of fresh or dried …

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Factsheet 27 Key Targets Gilt management

WebKey Targets 1 2 3 Maintain a gilt pool, from 90kg to service, of at least the equivalent of 12% of the target herd size Manage the culling policy

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