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Body Condition Scoring sheep

WEBBody Condition Scoring sheep Body Condition Scoring (BCS) is a simple, effective and cheap management tool for all flock managers to assess the body reserves of adult sheep.

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How EID recording can help you to improve your flock performance

WEBTwo farmers feeding sheep. To gain maximum benefits, EID recording would ideally be used in conjunction with stock that has estimated breeding values, so that the …

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Flock and Herd Health Project HCC / Meat Promotion Wales

WEBThe project will bring together up to 500 flocks and herds from across Wales in order to enhance flock and herd health planning. HCC will be supported by partner organisations …

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How it works HCC / Meat Promotion Wales

WEBEach participating farmer will receive practical, expert advice and specialist support in planning animal health on their farm for up to 3 years. They will b

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Lameness in Sheep HCC / Meat Promotion Wales

WEBLameness in sheep flocks can cause significant production losses, be costly for the farmer but most importantly it can be painful for the animal. There are various conditions that …

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Animal Health and Welfare HCC / Meat Promotion Wales

WEBHigh standards of health and welfare are important for the productivity, efficiency and perception of farms in Wales. HCC provides information for farmers wanting to improve …

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Sheep Scab HCC / Meat Promotion Wales

WEBBetween November 2006 and March 2007 HCC, with support from Farming Connect and the British Wool Board, undertook a survey of Welsh sheep farms to get an indication of …

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Silage and Health HCC / Meat Promotion Wales

WEBDetails of the micro-organisms that can be found in silage and can potentially cause disease in livestock can be found in the booklet ‘Silage and Health’. The booklet also outlines …

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HCC Sheep Health A4 Layout 1 12/07/2013 17:46 Page 1 …

WEBFour distinct stages of lamb loss are associated with toxoplasma infection. Infection before day 70 of pregnancy results in foetal death and re-absorption producing a barren ewe. …

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HCC launches new educational resources HCC / Meat Promotion …

WEBA brand-new platform and package of educational resources aimed at teachers and health professionals in Wales have been launched today. To coincide with …

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Effective control of ectoparasites in sheep

WEBSheep can be affected by a number of parasites that inhabit their skin or fleece (ectoparasites). Ectoparasites can have a significant effect on sheep productivity by …

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EXPORT HEALTH CERTIFICATES

WEBAs we’ve left the European Union single market and customs union, you will need to have an Export Health Certificate for most live animals and products of animal origin you send …

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Liver Fluke HCC / Meat Promotion Wales

WEBThe liver fluke is a flat leaf-like parasite found in the bile ducts of the liver. The life cycle of the fluke requires the mud snail, Galba truncatula. The adult liver fluke in the liver of the …

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Rumen Acidosis HCC / Meat Promotion Wales

WEBAcidosis is said to occur when the pH of the rumen falls to less than 5.5 (normal is 6.5 to 7.0). In many cases the pH can fall even lower. The fall in pH has two effects. Firstly, the …

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Anthelmintic Resistance HCC / Meat Promotion Wales

WEBIn 2014 HCC commissioned the WAARD (Wales Against Anthelmintic Resistance Development) project. The project ran from September 2014 – July 2015. It was funded …

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HCC Herd Health A4 Layout 1 03/12/2012 15:57 Page 1 …

WEBPrevention of disease 5 Quarantine Bought-in livestock present the biggest health risk to any farm as they can introduce new diseases. Careful planning must accompany the …

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What is the Future for UK Beef Grading

WEB5.0. Conclusion. In conclusion, a UK quality grading system in conjunction with accurate yield assessment is deemed essential to progress and advance the competitiveness of the UK beef industry. If consumer demands for beef quality are to be met, a quality grade system is imperative to the future of the sector.

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HCC / Meat Promotion Wales

WEBOvine Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma (OPA) is an infectious lung cancer specific to sheep. It is caused by Jaagsiekte Sheep Retrovirus (JSRV); there is no treatment or vaccine and …

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