75% of foetal growth occurs in the final 6-7 weeks before lambing. The rapid growth of the foetus increases the ewe’s need for nutrients, and hence daily requirements can no longer be met by a forage based diet alone. Ewes must be correctly fed in late pregnancy in order to provide for the growing foetus … Read more
Evidence based probiotics, the gut microbiome and immunity- the scientific and holistic way forward Written by Dr Tom Barragry PhD, MSc, MVB, MRCVS, Dip ECVPT In recent peer reviewed papers from the international biomedical research journals the gut microbiome is now seen clearly to be a major instigator of immune health, not only for the gut … Read more
Eoin Kelly farms a large-scale sheep and beef enterprise in Co. Derry. Prior to this, he spent seven to eight years gaining invaluable experience working on and managing various sheep and beef farms across Great Britain before returning to the family farm, where he works in partnership with his father and twin brother, Jonathan as … Read more
Why use Advance+ for sheep Making better silage this season will pay for itself come wintertime when feeding pregnant ewes. Why? Because Advance+ will: Produce a more energy dense silage Increased silage intakes by ewes Reduce meal costs, especially close up to lambing dates Less spoilage so less problems/issues associated with that Less waste … Read more
This year has been one of change and uncertainty, and we aren’t just talking about agriculture! Prices have fluctuated considerably, for good and bad on all sectors and the weather has been challenging. It started with a very wet start to Spring and then straight into an extended period of hotter drier conditions. Grass found … Read more
It looks like Spring has finally sprung for 2020 with a much needed drier spell over the last 10 days to allow final application of slurry and fertiliser to first cut silage fields. With warmer temperatures due this weekend, grass growth should be in a perfect position to respond well. Farmers have the ability to … Read more
DAIRY WINTER HOUSING: GETTING ON TOP OF LAMENSS AND KEEPING IT LOW Andrew Dale milks 110 Fleckvieh and Fleckvieh-cross cows near Limavady in partnership with his parents. Rolling yields are around 6,500 litres with the aim to breakthrough 7,000 litre threshold soon. The farm is focused on maximising output from forage with extended grazing and … Read more
We would like to thank all our customers for their business throughout the year of 2019. We wish you a very happy holiday season and a prosperous new year. Office close down period – Closing Monday 23rd December at 5.30pm and will reopen on Thursday 2nd Jan at 8.30am. Last dispatch Friday 20th December. … Read more
Bud Guard spray for post debudding is the latest new product from Provita Animal Health. Bud Guard 500ml contains organic acids and essential oils (antibacterial and antifungal properties). It is antibiotic free and It contains a unique film-forming agent that creates a water-proof barrier to help prevent contamination and aid quick healing. The physical barrier … Read more
VITAL BOOST: ON FARM TRIAL WORK South Tyrone, 220 cow dairy herd, all year round calving. 100 cows or heifers (1st to 7th lactation animals) recruited to the trial between November 2018 and March 2019. 50 cows would receive Vital Boost feed and 50 cows would receive nothing. All cows got same feeding, housing, vaccinations … Read more