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Bauer elevator takes slurry management to new heights
A mobile elevator which opens up different discharge options for slurry will be on display at LAMMA. Developed by Bauer, the Plug & Play Elevator can lift a slurry separator 4.3m into the air. The new device will be exhibited for the first time at the NEC Birmingham on... Read more
Focus on soil compaction when spreading manure
Timely applications and lower soil compaction will be a key focus for manure spreading specialist Bunning at this month’s LAMMA event. The company will be displaying its Lowlander 175 HD HBD spreader – fitted with wider BKT 710/70 R42 VF tyres featuring a high 193D load carrying rating which... Read more
How discs optimise slurry applications
Slurry spreading specialist Samson has introduced two new disc incorporators to get the best from organic fertilisers. The CDf and CDx incorporators are designed to be used on different soil types – including light sand and heavy clay, or indeed stubble. Both ensure nutrients are placed where they are... Read more
Investigation could restrict autumn slurry spreading
• Rules for water under scrutiny • Manure ‘mustn’t be excessive’ • Deadline for government reply Autumn manure spreading could be under threat following an investigation into pollution guidance by the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP). The government’s Farming Rules for Water (FRfW) aim to reduce and prevent water... Read more
How pigs finish faster on a live yeast diet
Incorporating probiotic live yeast into pig diets can reduce finishing time and improve feed conversion ratio, suggests a trial. The year-long trial was carried out across a total of 27,000 pigs in 66 batches. Some 32 batches were supplemented with the probiotic live yeast Levucell SB, says Hannah Elliott,... Read more
Liver fluke lateral flow test is way forward
A new – and faster – Covid-style test-at-home kit for liver fluke in ruminants could bring benefits for sheep producers, writes Nerys Wright. Covid has a lot to answer for, but helping on-farm testing is not one that would have been top of my list. The experience of using... Read more
5 top tips for indoor lambing
Good preparation is key to ensuring success when indoor lambing. Gwyn James from Nettex offers timely personal and professional reminders to keep on top of your game. I grew up on a sheep and beef farm in Wales and still help family and friends to lamb inside. We always... Read more
Scientists use waste water to track avian flu
Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast have discovered a cutting-edge way of using waste water to track avian flu. This new method could help to determine how well seasonal flu vaccines are working and may also help detect the next pandemic at an early stage. It also works on human... Read more
Biosecurity vital to protect flocks against avian flu
• Winter migratory birds are carriers • Poultry sector braced for outbreaks • Good hygiene key to reduce risks Poultry keepers are being urged to stay on top of their game when it comes to protecting flocks against avian influenza this winter. It follows two high-profile outbreaks – including... Read more
Prepare for worst on African swine fever, producers told
UK pig producers should develop robust contingency plans as African swine fever (ASF) continues to spread across mainland Europe, say experts. ASF is a highly contagious viral disease of pigs. There are several different strains. Pigs infected with mild strains may not become ill or show typical clinical signs.... Read more