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May 2, 2014
Hoof care is one of the most important aspects of livestock husbandry, regardless of the species kept. In many cases, animals will live long and useful lives without any foot problems at all and, given…
April 30, 2014
Routine testing for Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) is something that all cattle keepers have to live with, and, sadly, as the TB problem in the UK continues to escalate, testing needs to be carried out with…
April 30, 2014
Ultrasound scanning of in-lamb ewes is one of the most useful (and cost effective) management tools for sheep keepers, regardless of the size of their flocks. Scanning is carried out by contactors who travel from…
April 30, 2014
Tim Tyne gives a step-by-step guide to crutching and dagging sheep
April 30, 2014
Renewable Solutions is a UK-wide company offering a wide range of eco-friendly technologies
April 30, 2014
We all know the impact of increased prices at the supermarket and soaring food bills, so it is no surprise that polytunnels are growing ever more popular. As more and more people head out to…
April 30, 2014
Trees provide homes for wildlife, shelter and shade for people and livestock, and they give us greener, healthier places in which to live. They reduce the risk of flooding, produce the oxygen we breathe and…
April 30, 2014
My billy goat has been disbudded as a kid but now has a badly misshapen horn growth. Can I have it removed again?
April 30, 2014
I grow a fair quantity of vegetables for a local veg box scheme, and throw fresh green waste over the fence for my sheep to enjoy. However, last week one ewe died suddenly and now…
April 29, 2014
APRIL 7, 2014: Food swapping schemes are proliferating – and smallholders are in the thick of it. Andrea Mynard reports
April 29, 2014
MAR 11, 2014: Don't miss the comprehensive 2014 Show Guide in the April issue of Country Smallholding. We cover numerous rural shows and events, with a special feature section on some of them. The big…
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