Pre/Post Purchasing a Breeding Bull

Pre/Post Purchasing a Breeding Bull

05.02.2015

Practical advice from Gavin Hill from SRUC on purchasing a breeding bull, enjoy.   The bull needs at least 2 to 3 months from purchase at sales to adjust and get into condition ready to go out with the females   Take time to see the bull you may decide to buy.  An extra day at the sales can often prove …

NADIS - Parasite Forecast and Disease Alert - December

NADIS – Parasite Forecast and Disease Alert – December

Parasite Forecast NADIS publishes a monthly Parasite Forecast for farmers and livestock keepers, based on detailed Met Office data. The Parasite Forecast outlines the parasitic challenge facing cattle and sheep in the different UK regions. This month’s webinar focuses on the Fluke Forecast for cattle and sheep, roundworms in store lambs and cattle and external parasites of sheep.   Disease …

February Bull Sales

February Bull Sales

From 1st January 2015, all bulls entered at official Society sales must be sire verified and have their Myostatin status confirmed before the catalogue is printed.  Failure to do so will result in your bull(s) being excluded from the sale. You will know which bulls you are going to enter for Stirling in February so call the office today and get …