On the Hoof: Lameness in Dairy Cows in Robotic Milking Systems
In this podcast, Colin Mason Centre Manager and Veterinary Investigation Officer, Dumfries, picks up on some of the key messages from a recent Dairy meeting in Scotland. Hosted by Alison Braddock, Colin explains about the importance of checking lameness which can result in less visits to the milking machine, reduced rumination, and reduced feed intake. Colin examines the causes of lameness and what can be done to reduce the incidence of lame cows. Making EDPET work(AHDB) Healthy Feet Programme (AHDB)
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On the Hoof: Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) reminder for vets in practice
This timely podcast hosted by Alison Braddock provides a quick recap on Bovine Respiratory Disease for busy vets in practice. Colin Mason Centre Manager and Veterinary Investigation Officer, Dumfries, provides an overview of pathogens and the main risk factors causing BRD in both dairy and beef plus some top tips.
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On the Hoof: PGE Risk for lambs - Update
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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