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Highlights from the International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants 2013

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The University of Bristol hosted the 17th International Symposium and 9th International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants in August 2013 where researchers and veterinarians from the world of lameness shared the latest research and knowledge about lameness.

Roger Blowey, the highly respected veterinarian, described how the Digital Dermatitis (DD) associated treponeme bacteria can alter gene transcription to assist their own survival.  As Nick Evans, University of Liverpool, explained “these bacteria can then fly under the immune radar”.

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World Dairy Expo 2013

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World Dairy Expo, October 1st – 5th is a five day event showcasing the finest in dairy genetics and the newest technologies available to the dairy industry in Madison, Wisconsin. Provita will be profiling the Hoofsure Range at booth EH 1314. Come and speak to a member of our team for information and offers available.

The Dairy Show at Bath & West

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The Dairy Show at Bath & West on Wednesday 2nd October,  combines a comprehensive trade show with an exhibition of top quality dairy cattle. At this one day event Provita will be promoting the Hoofsure Range and Protect, the proven and fully licensed alternative to antibiotics or vaccines to stop calf scour. For more information … Read more

Maximising the Value of Wholecrop Silages Next Winter

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According to Provita’s Tommy Armstrong, cereal crops grown for the purpose of making wholecrop silages will be ready for harvest over the coming weeks. “The good spell of weather in July, followed by the rain of recent days, has led to tremendous crop growth rates. As a consequence many crops will soon be at the ‘soft cheesy’ stage and ready for ensiling.”

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Provita at Clogher Show

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Provita will be at next week’s Clogher Show, taking place on Wednesday July 31st. “We will be located adjacent to the sheep rings,” confirmed Provita’s Tommy Armstrong. “And we look forward to making contact with farmers throughout the day.”

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Maximising the Quality of Second Cut Silage Crops

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Provita’s Tommy Armstrong has confirmed to Farming Life that a significant number of second cut silage crops will be ready for harvesting over the coming days.

 “Given that the current warm, dry conditions are likely to continue well into next week, a twelve hour wilt is more than sufficient,” he stressed. If cut forage is left in the field for 24 hours, then the likelihood of it losing too much moisture and then heating at feed out is particularly strong.” 

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Come and meet Provita this summer!

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Provita will have a major presence at many of the key agricultural events taking place throughout the length and breadth of the UK this summer. And the company is extending an invitation to farmers, vets and merchants to come along and find out more about them. Events kick off with the AVSPNI summer CPD event for … Read more

Excellent quality silage will slash concentrate feed bills

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Weather permitting, renowned Co Down suckler beef producer Sam Chesney will be cutting silage in a fortnight. But it’s the performance of silage made four years ago that has really caught his attention over recent days. “Like many farmers I ran out of last year’s silage stocks some time ago and had no option but … Read more