In this ‘On the Hoof’ Podcast for vets in practice (equally useful for farmers too!) Colin Mason, Centre Manager and Veterinary Investigation Officer, Dumfries talks to Alison Braddock, Marketing and Business Development Manager about the parasitic gastroenteritis (PGE) risk in sheep. Colin highlights the importance of critically assessing lamb performance and growth rates, zero tolerance of scouring and ‘test don’t guess’ with monitoring FECs on a regular basis.Useful linksInternal Parasites | SCOPS & Nematodirus Forecast | SCOPSVeterinary surveillance blogs | SRUC
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On the Hoof: Minerals Matter - Unlock Peak Performance in The Flock
In this ‘On the Hoof’ podcast Heather Stevenson, Veterinary Investigation Officer, Dumfries, explains the importance of minerals and trace elements in the sheep flock. This podcast is hosted by Alison Braddock, Marketing and Business Development Manager who asks Heather about essential minerals and trace elements. They cover, sampling, testing and tips on effective and safe treatment. This podcast is equally useful as a quick overview for both vets and farmers.Metabolic Profiling in the Sheep Flock - Why and How to Do It | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory ServiceDisclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in SRUC and On the Hoof podcasts are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Scotland’s Rural College. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only, not professional advice. The "Scotland’s Rural College" name and all forms and abbreviations (including but not limited to SRUC, and inclusive of SAC Consulting) are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organisation, product, or service.
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On the Hoof: Minerals Matter - Unlock Peak Performance in The Flock
In this ‘On the Hoof’ podcast Heather Stevenson, Veterinary Investigation Officer, Dumfries, explains the importance of minerals and trace elements in the sheep flock. This podcast is hosted by Alison Braddock, Marketing and Business Development Manager who asks Heather about essential minerals and trace elements. They cover, sampling, testing and tips on effective and safe treatment. This podcast is equally useful as a quick overview for both vets and farmers.Metabolic Profiling in the Sheep Flock - Why and How to Do It | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory ServiceDisclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in SRUC and On the Hoof podcasts are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Scotland’s Rural College. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only, not professional advice. The "Scotland’s Rural College" name and all forms and abbreviations (including but not limited to SRUC, and inclusive of SAC Consulting) are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organisation, product, or service.
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On the Hoof: Update on Phase 6 for Scotland’s BVD Eradication Programme
This ‘On the Hoof’ Podcast with VIO and Centre Manager Helen Carty is hosted by Alison Braddock, Marketing and Business Development Manager and examines the new phase 6 in Scotland’s BVD eradication programme. Helen covers, what’s happened so far and what’s coming next. Helen also touches on how much BVD is in Scotland now and what vets in practice should do to support BVD eradication.Phase 6 leaflet: Phase 6 Flyer - ScotEID Library (Scot EID home page Home | ScotEID)The survey: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience ManagementDisclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in SRUC and On the Hoof podcasts are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Scotland’s Rural College. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only, not professional advice. The "Scotland’s Rural College" name and all forms and abbreviations (including but not limited to SRUC, and inclusive of SAC Consulting) are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organisation, product, or service.
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On the 1st Tee: Behind the scenes of golf with Mike O'Keeffe and David McGregor
Guests:Michael O’Keeffe – Global Intern Manager for Ohio State University’s International Turfgrass Intern ProgramDavid McGregor – Director Of Grounds at Westwood Country ClubSummary: We reach out across the pond to the USA to discuss Mike and David’s passion for the golf industry, the incredible careers that can be found within the game of golf, and the need to raise more awareness of the joys of our ‘hidden industry’. We also explore the importance of relationships in business, the level of recognition golf industry professionals receive abroad, and why we scheduled a podcast recording during the Masters! Join us for an entertaining chat with two highly regarded ambassadors of the golf industry who have made the USA their home.
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