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Maximising daily live weight gain from forage

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“Research carried out by the Scottish Agricultural College showed that daily liveweight gain increases of up to 0.82 kilos will be achieved by feeding good quality silage with an ME of 12 as opposed to offering poor quality forages at ME of 9.6, cut approx. 3 weeks apart” Provita’s Tommy Armstrong explained.

Detailed analysis carried out by Provita, using mini-silo tests and AFBI prediction equations, has confirmed the added benefit of using the company’s new Advance+ inoculant in growing cattle.

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Only one calf lost to scours on Antrim dairy and pedigree beef farm in two years

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The McCammond family milk 160 cows on the outskirts of Antrim. The dairy business is run in conjunction with a burgeoning pedigree Simmental enterprise: the Maghereagh herd is fast becoming recognised as a source of high quality bulls and breeding females. Last year the McCammonds secured first place in a Simmental heifer class at Ballymena Show. This was followed up by an excellent day out at Clogher Valley.

The family is keen to invest in the best possible genetics across both herds. A case in point is the successful use of sexed semen on dairy heifers and the top cows within the milking group.

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Provita Lamb Colostrum fed to every Artnagullion lamb within minutes of birth

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The name McAllister is synonymous with the highest standards of pedigree sheep and cattle breeding. It’s a reputation that has been founded on the back of a tremendous commitment to sourcing the best genetics while, at the same time, applying the highest herd and flock management standards. And where young stock are concerned, this commitment kicks in within seconds of birth.

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Provita Protect at the heart of successful calf rearing business

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Father and son team Peter and Ciaran Kerr run a successful calf rearing business on the family’s Lurgan farm. The enterprise is focussed on the sourcing of top quality cross bred calves directly from dairy farmers, with whom they have built up a close working relationship. The animals are then sold-on in batches to customers, many of whom are repeat clients.

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Lameness problems? Provita are here to HELP.

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In recent months Provita have been providing a new service designed to help farmers reduce Digital Dermatitis related lameness. An initial, no obligation, on farm assessment and a Digital Dermatitis check will be carried out by a fully trained member of our team. If the farmer adopts the plan recommended and tailored for them, a one month call back visit is arranged and the progress will be checked. After this, the plan can be maintained, increased or decreased depending on results. Once our team and the farmer are confident that the routine is working progress will be monitored on bi monthly or quarterly visits.

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New look for Provita Response Paste

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Provita Response paste has been given a brand new look with a fresh design, along with an easy to open sturdy display box. The popular paste when administered to newly born calves provides an energy boost to improve gut condition, digestion and growth rates. Product is available in 15g tubes for one calf application or 35g tubes for two calf applications.

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Footbath to prevent lameness

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The Provita stand at this year’s Sheep NI event was a focal point for discussion regarding a wide range of sheep management issues.
“It was tremendous to have so many flockowners coming up and discussing many management related issues which are of key interest to them at the present time,” confirmed Provita’s Tommy Armstrong.
“It was obvious that keeping hoof condition right remains a priority for sheep producers throughout Northern Ireland.
Tommy pointed out that Hoofsure Endurance, the unique footbath solution from Provita, is finding favour with leading sheep producers throughout Northern Ireland.

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ProVitaMin – the proven fertility boost

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Annalong Texel breeder Sam Gordon and his son Alistair, owners of the Lindstair flock, are committed to achieving the highest levels of performance from their ewes and other breeding sheep.

And their track record speaks for itself. Lindstair bloodlines have secured top prices in the sale ring throughout the UK over recent years. Moreover, breeding stock sold by Sam and Alistair has helped secure the development of other leading Texel flocks throughout the British Isles.

“Earlier this week Provita’s Tommy Armstrong called in with the Gordon family to assess the quality of the hoggets, which will be going to the ram later in the autumn

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Foot bathing sheep – the protocols to follow

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According to the main advisory and research organisations in the UK and Ireland, foot bathing is the most effective way of treating scald and footrot on a flock basis. But is only successful if all the sheep’s feet remain in the foot bath chemical for the recommended length of time

The following regime is advised:

  • Sheep should stand on a hard surface prior to foot bathing to help remove as much dirt as possible.
  • Sheep should then be run through a water bath prior to foot bathing to clean the feet prior to treatment.

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