Management
Health
Included in this section:-
Fluke and worm control
Pneumonia
Scour
Grass Tetany
Veterinary notes for sheep, beef and sucklers
Included in this section:-
Fluke and worm control
Pneumonia
Scour
Grass Tetany
Veterinary notes for sheep, beef and sucklers
At housing and turnout
Included in this section:-
Are silage stores adequate?
Is grass cover adequate for turnout?
Finishing systems
Housing
Included in this section:-
Are silage stores adequate?
Is grass cover adequate for turnout?
Finishing systems
Housing
Keeping cattle clean
Health and hygiene
Health and hygiene
Publications
Bulletins and Management Notes
Bulletins and Management Notes
Bull Beef
Included in this section:-
Protocol for finishing heavy bulls from the suckler herd
Pasture grazing versus continuous housing of bulls for beef
Included in this section:-
Protocol for finishing heavy bulls from the suckler herd
Pasture grazing versus continuous housing of bulls for beef
Finishing heifers from the suckler herd
Protocol for finishing heifers at 16 months of age
To produce a 275 –300 kg carcase at 16 months of age grading E, U or R and fat score 3/4L with a white fat cover. (Bonus £20 for U3 & U4L and £15 for R3 and R4L)
To produce a 275 –300 kg carcase at 16 months of age grading E, U or R and fat score 3/4L with a white fat cover. (Bonus £20 for U3 & U4L and £15 for R3 and R4L)
Protocol for producing heavier Angus x Continental heifers
Select sires from within the breed with EBV’s in the top 10 percent for growth and 0 or negative for fat depth.
Select sires from within the breed with EBV’s in the top 10 percent for growth and 0 or negative for fat depth.