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An interview with CooperVision country manager Great Britain and Ireland Doug Bairner is presented. Topics covered include how CooperVision help its clients in Great Britain and Ireland and their patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, which of his previous roles or ventures have proved most useful in informing his approach at CooperVision and how CooperVision's Prescribe Freedom campaign helps Great Britain and Ireland practitioners.

The author discusses improving agricultural yields through grassland rejuvenation. The process involves sowing new grass seed into the existing sward and wait for the increased production to happen. The author suggests tight grazing or taking a hay or silage cut to reduce the competition among grass to a minimum. The best period for grassland rejuvenation is discussed, including July/August when the initial vigor of the existing grasses has waned.

Presents charts and graphs concerning the performance of the livestock market in Great Britain, as of August 2004.

The article discusses the benefits of extending the grazing season and efficient grassland management to dairy farm profitability in Great Britain. Livestock Improvement Corp. consultant Mike Bailey explains that feed budgeting and planning late season rotation lengths are required in planning an extended season. Kingshay development director Richard Simpson advises farmers to be realistic in terms of the grass to be provided. Bailey cites the importance of using a feed budget calculator.

The article focuses on viral conjunctivitis Clinical Management Guideline (CMG) has just been updated to reflect the fact that SARS-CoV-2 has been linked with ocular infection. It mentions that the immune response to COVID-19 is not yet fully understood and definitive data on post-infection immunity are lacking.

Beef producer Geraint Evans finishes about 400 cattle annually using electronic identification (EID) technology to hit target market weights and specifications. "In the past, we might have kept a beef animal on the farm even though it wasn't gaining any weight, which effectively meant we were losing money on that particular animal", adds Mr Evans. [Extracted from the article]

Trevor Alcorn is the 2019 Farmers Weekly Awards Livestock Adviser of the Year. Much of Trevor's work has been on a one-to-one basis with family farmers across counties Tyrone and Fermanagh. Trevor has been key in encouraging local farmers to benchmark their businesses. [Extracted from the article]

Top-quality independent advice that meets the needs of the farmer - while optimising returns from the farm business - were a key attribute of all three finalists in a closely contested awards category. "I firmly believe farmers learn better from each other - or by actually seeing something done rather than being told what to do", says Trevor, whose clients include new entrants into the industry as well as family farmers with years of experience. Charles Mayson started his business with a notebook and an idea: to help livestock farmers through farm inspections while taking care of all associated paperwork. Charles has created an exceptional business doing a job most farmers hate - dealing with mountains of paperwork to ensure his clients are on top of their cross-compliance obligations". [Extracted from the article]

While scale, labour, topography and climate vary across this year's amazing Sheep Farmer of the Year finalists, they all share a focus on grassland management, functional genetics and gathering, and using meaningful flock data. A flair for managing an ever-changing business and maximising rental opportunities has seen Richard Evans build a flock of 2,000 ewes and buy two small farms in the process. Detailed time sheets record paid labour hours spent on each enterprise to achieve an average of one labour hour a ewe and just over two hours a ewe on the recorded flock annually. Commercial ewes now wean 1.5 lambs a ewe after previously weaning 1.33 in 2015, thanks in part to a reduction in lamb mortality from 12-13% to 8.5% and better-quality grazing for flushing. [Extracted from the article]

An interview with arable farmer Ralph Parker and sheep farmer Rob Hodgkins on sheep/arable grazing agreement, is presented. Parker and Hodgkins discuss topics including their decision to collaborate, the responsibility of Parker for drilling, spraying and planting the crop, and Hodgkins for monitoring, and the importance of timing.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for a spring rotation planner for the management of grazing.

The offers tips to the farmers of Great Britain for grazing management. Topics include the use of the winter-stored pasture to get milk from the pregnant cows, instruction to improve the quality of grass by rotational grazing method, and offering of high quality grass to the cows to increase the milk yield from the cows.

The article discusses the cooperation of the researchers, farmers and farm industry to help the livestock producers with grassland management in Northern Ireland. It highlights the importance of an accessible technology to help the livestock farmers with decision-making on farm development. It also cites the monitoring of grass as part of grazing rotation in the farm.

The article discusses the mobility of cows in grazing pasture land. Topics include are the cows' behavior while being used for grazing, the impact on cow flow, and lameness in the cattle. Information is also presented on the team's management of priorities in the field and the team's overall performance as compared to 2016.

The article focuses on designing and building roofs for livestock buildings in Great Britain. It highlights the three essentials for the roof design including slope, openings and material. It explores the need for an area of opening in the roof suitable for the livestock inside and to allow heat and moisture to escape.

The article discusses the trial carried out by Beef & Lamb of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and Germinal at Trefranck Farm in St. Clether, Cornwall. It mentions that ewes and lambs were split into two groups with an equal number grazed on three different grass leys. According to farmer Matt Smith that lambs are not under nutritional stress wherein they are a lot more immune to all those other bugs that could drag them down.

The article discusses the need for farmers and landowners to know laws on shooting dogs for killing or injuring livestocks. It is noted that rights of farmers or landowners to take action aagainst any animal are limited and compensation for injuries suffered to livestock is mainly governed by the Animals Act 1971. It is noted that the best way to avoid adverse consequences of dogs trespassing is to prevent it from happening by taking several practical steps.

The author relates developments at his family's livestock farm in North Charlton, Alnwick, Northumberland, England in September 2011. More than 1,000 ewe lambs were sold directly from the farm. He expects the farm to generate profit since they were able to establish excellent green crops and started buying-in store lambs. He adds that the straw-baling activity at the farm has been completed.

The author discusses how their livestock farm in Garmouth, Moray in England is being managed including the construction of a new pig-finishing building and the purchase of feed barley.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues related to farming and farm life in Great Britain, including a claim about sightings of big cats which allegedly are responsible for the death of farm livestock, a report on the Cambridge potato conference in England, and the killing of 11 sheep.

The article discusses several factors to consider when housing sheep during winter, according to independent consultant Lesley Stubbings. She suggests providing feeder space allowance and focusing on trough design. She points out that space allowance and the pen design should be determined by size, age and class of livestock. Other considerations include ventilation, water supply and lighting.

The article focuses on how Welsh farmer Alan Jones managed a flock of sheep numbering 1,250 at the Management Matters farm in Wales. Jones spends most of his time on the hills with flock's Beullah and Lleyn-cross ewes where they are treated with the Heptovac P system four to six weeks before being lambed. The author reports that Jones has so far lost only two sheep to the snow and two to a dog attack.

The article informs that Blythburgh Estate, close to Southwold, is predominantly ring-fenced and includes more than 1,000 acres of arable land, 500 acres of grazing and about 300 acres of woodland. It is noted that about 480 acres forms part of the largest continuous stand of reedbeds in England and Wales, with the remaining balance being made up of areas such as grass marsh, tracks and residential.

The article presents information related to the pulled pork campaign 70m pound Centre of Innovation Excellence in Livestock by the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) in Great Britain for ppig farmers. It is noted that performance is returning to previous levels while herd heath continues with the campign. It s mentioned tht help the livestock industry will greatly benefit from the campaign amidst hard times and finances.

The article reports on the increase in the number of sales of livestock-based enterprises as the land market starts to warm up in Great Britain. Mid-sized stock farms are available across England and Wales offer opportunities to add value or renovate old agricultural buildings and farmhouses. In Nantgaredig, near Carmarthen, a family-run stock farm is for sale at a guide price of 1.55 million pounds.

The author relates his experience on livestock farming in Bushmills, Northern Ireland. The cold weather has taken a heavy toll on the health of lambs. Two countryside management courses were hosted in his farm. There is funding deficit which is allocated for farm nutrient management improvements to comply with the nitrates directive.

Focuses on environmental cross-compliance regulations for livestock producers in England. Reasons for not complying with cross-compliance rules; Issues covered in the Statutory Management Regulations; Areas where overgrazing and supplementary feeding restrictions are applied.

Presents update on livestock management from livestock producers in Great Britain in 2005. Information on the Pasture to Profits Dairy Conference in 2005; Developments in the demand for breeding stocks in Rowden; Benefits of the Countryside Stewardship Scheme to farmers.

Presents news briefs on livestock and agriculture in Great Britain as of December 2004. Information on the updated antimicrobial guidelines tool for sheep producers; Effect of pen split on pig behavior; Information on the K4K Extra project aimed at giving financial assistance to milk producers.

Discusses the benefits associated with taking control of rations. Contents of a total mixed ration diet for ewes; Cost of the newly formulated ration diet; Flexibility of the ration; Livestock problems that can be reduced by the diet.

Presents livestock management updates from farmers in Great Britain as of June 17, 2004. Alistair Mackintosh; Neville and Margaret Stacey; Tim Gue.

Focuses on the factors important in choosing the right grazing system for farms. Reason for the disagreement between paddock and continuos grazing; Main groups of grazing cows; Simple management strategies that can result to improved grass intakes whatever system is used.

Focuses on the advice of Nigel Penlington, pig technologist from the Meat and Livestock Commission, on the factors relevant to cost-effective livestock management. Environmental aspects of pig pen management; Importance of ventilation and insulation in pig pens; Ways to conserve energy consumption in pig pens.

Presents management updates from livestock producers in Great Britain as of March 2004. Update on the breeding record of Luing cows in the Scottish Borders according to cow breeder Wilbert Girvan; Efforts of civil servants in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland to combat cattle tuberculosis; Details of the farming techniques used by Clyde Jones to raise his cows in Dorset, England.

Focuses on the management strategies of livestock producers in Great Britain. Decision of Michael Scully to house calves once wetter weather arrived; Stance of Richard Thomas on milk quota; Challenge faced by Chris Fogden on feeding herd growth rate.

Provides a background on the method used by livestock producer Alex McLaren to meet changing buyer demands, while retaining several original bloodlines of cattle herd. Information on the Aberdeen Angus herd of McLaren; Difference between the factors considered by suckler and dairy producers when buying a bull; Average number of bulls produced by the Aberdeen Angus herd of McLaren for a year.

Reports on the Irish Grassland Association Sheep Conference in Ireland in January 2003. Factors essential to successful sheep grazing; Impact of grass availability on weaning weights and ewe feeding rates; Importance of monitoring grass growth.

Reports on the warning from Tom Phillips, consultant of BGS Pasture to Profit, that too many livestock producers have lost control of spring grazing and are letting cows determine what gets grazed and for how long. Factor that will reduce milk production temporarily; Concern about cows' reliance on grazing; Factor that affects cow's fertility.

The article reports on the developments in the livestock industry in 2015. It is noted that the culls sold well to a top of 114p/kg and 1,105 pound a head after a decline in prices over recent weeks, with big numbers coming forward everywhere. It is mentioned that with a high proportion of overfinished heavy lambs there is a vast diversity of quality.

The article discussed the growth of housed system for cows in New Zealand and informs that Great Britain dairy producers look to New Zealand for inspiration on low-cost grazing. Geoff Taylor from levy body DairyNZ states that the growing interest in housed systems is down to the fact that they offer producers greater control.

The article looks at different cow track options and the benefit of installing them as of May 2015. It provides information on the cost, durability and maintenance, and benefits of installing Astroturf, woodchip and concrete sleepers. Buyer warnings and rules when it comes to building each type of cow track, as well as tips for installing cow tracks are also presented.

The article offers a report regarding the use of herbal leys to boost summer grazing and helps in saving money on supplementary feed and fertilizers. Topics discussed include experience shared by Hampshire dairy farmer Clyde Jones on changing of his grazing platform to herbal leys to protect from extreme weather, new mixes help in stock fertility and improvement in milk constituents, and reduction in feed budgets with the better use of manure and slurry.

The article focuses on the role of pre-mow grazing in increasing cows yield of milk from forage as reported by dairy farmer Andrew Owen. It mentions that milkers are rotationally grazed on a grazing platform from the first week of March, which is split into small paddocks using permanent fencing and fertilizer is applied in February throughout the grazing season. It also states that the cows are moved twice a day after morning and evening milkings.