By the time you read this newsletter, spring calving will be well under way – for some of you perhaps already over! I appreciate there are a hundred and one tasks to carry out following calving, from ear tagging to turnout. But to ensure a smooth service period, resulting in an improved calving next year, […]
Daily Archives: March 17, 2022
Why do we administer Anthelmintics to our Cattle?
The presence of a worm infection prevents animals from utilising the nutrients in their food properly, leading to poor growth and performance rates. If left untreated, infection with these parasites can cause serious disease and even death. There are three main parasite groups to consider when deciding on which anthelmintic we should be giving our […]
What is a RAMA (Registered Animal Medicines Advisor)?
No Dramas… we’ve got RAMAs! What is a RAMA? More importantly, why do we have them working in the practice? In answer to the first question, a RAMA, a Registered Animal Medicines Advisor, was until quite recently referred to as an SQP (Suitably Qualified Person). To become a RAMA requires a period of modular study […]
Twin Lamb Disease by numbers
A recent article in the Veterinary press (Crilly et al. 2021) reviewed our current thinking of twin lamb disease in ewes – a major clinical syndrome at lambing time. Twin lamb disease is caused by a ewe being in negative energy balance (i.e. she requires more energy from her diet than she is obtaining) and […]
Shape the future – the chance to have your say
You may have spotted in the farming press that in April 2022, AHDB is holding a vote asking all eligible levy payers from Beef, Lamb, Dairy, Pigs and Cereals sectors – how each would like their respective Levy to be used. However, only those who register to vote can do so in April! AHDB is […]
