Provita Animal Health The good news for the dairy farming industry is that the Agricultural Price Index indicates that input cost inflation has eased. However, input costs remain historically high and with falling milk prices profit margins are being squeezed. The continuing uncertainty about changes to agricultural subsidy schemes is leading producers to review their future, and the … Read more
Deficiencies on Pasture Trace element and vitamin deficiencies can adversely affect performance, fertility and profitability in sheep and cattle. The four most important trace elements are cobalt, copper selenium and iodine. Trace element deficiencies can be inherent (low concentrations in soil) or induced (high concentrations of inhibitors. The resultant conditions may be expressed either in … Read more
Co Down suckler beef producer Sam Chesney has used Provita Advance+ silage inoculant for 30 years! Co Down suckler beef producer Sam Chesney reckons he will be making first cut silage two, or possibly three weeks, later than would normally be the case. And this is a direct consequence of the late spring and the … Read more
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES We are currently recruiting for a creative and dynamic Marketing Executive. The successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of marketing developments within the business. From the creation of new marketing materials such as literature, advertising, social media, videos and website to creating and updating product packaging and label artwork. Develop … Read more
Written by Dr T.B Barragry PhD,MSc,MVB,MRCVS Physiologically, lambs are precision instruments and can be prone to a great number of health and productivity problems while on pasture. Adequacy of nutrient intake by the young lamb can be hit and miss in many cases, depending on weather conditions, soil type, parasitism, pasture quality and herbage type. … Read more
The growing threat of Johne’s Disease in Northern Ireland is encouraging significant numbers of dairy farmers to offer bespoke colostrum replacements to newborn calves. A case in point is Katesbridge milk producer John McGaffin, who farms with his father Hubert. The pair milk 125, mainly autumn calving cows, a mix of Holstein and Ayrshires. The … Read more
Provita Eurotech Ltd is a privately owned company engaged in the development, manufacturing and marketing of natural animal health products. We operate out of two sites from purpose-built GMP licensed facilities for the manufacture of animal health products. The Production Manager has responsibility for the management of product and process implementation, manufacturing, inventory management and distribution … Read more
Role Graphic Design & Digital Marketing Executive Responsible To Head of Marketing Based At Donaghcloney Site Salary Competitive – based on experience OUR PURPOSE Provita Eurotech Ltd is a privately owned company engaged in the development, manufacturing and marketing of natural animal health products. We operate out of two sites from purpose-built … Read more
The Costs of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Antibiotic resistant pathogenic bacteria (Superbugs), currently responsible for 700,000 deaths a year, could kill more people than cancer by 2050 at a cost of £63 trillion to the global economy according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) – the ability of micro-organisms to resist antimicrobial treatments, … Read more
During autumn calving, a major health problem which can affect new-born calves is pneumonia. Provita Promist is a proprietary blend of natural organic acids, essential oils and wetting agents which together improve conditions of housed stock. Natural organic acids in Promist lower the pH in the air creating an environment inhibitory to harmful bacteria and … Read more