Sheep Vaccination Equipment and Simcro Animal Injector Guns for Pre Lambing Pre lambing Vaccinating ewes four to six weeks before lambing not only boosts their own immunity as well as increasing the concentration of these protective antibodies in the colostrum. Helping to protect young lambs until they too can then be vaccinated. Flock vaccination should […]
At Whiteheathfield Farm, dairy farmer Adrian Cole has spent the last 16 months using the Datamars heat and health detection system, and the impact on his herd management has been significant. From sharper breeding decisions to faster identification of health issues, the Active Tag smart farming solution has become an essential part of Adrian’s daily […]
Why did you choose Datamars? We wanted a system that covered all the bases, herd weighing, heat detection, health alerts and automated drafting all working together in one place. Running a smaller parlour and drafting cows by hand was doable, but it was frustrating and time consuming. Having these systems integrated has massively simplified the […]
As the days shorten, thoughts turn to cattle housing although growing numbers are successfully prolonging the grazing season maximising it and incorporating alternative forage crops such as fodder beet and kale etc. The majority utilising electric fence strip grazing providing a cost effective and flexible solution. This can also be a period when creep feeding […]
Genomic testing highlights key traits relating to the performance and health of your animals and has allowed farmers to make more informed decisions with their herd enabling them to select and breed for the best animals and traits to suit their farm operation. This tool is now widely recognised in the dairy industry as a […]
Correct and timely identification of livestock is a crucial part of responsible farming in the UK. Whether you’re rearing sheep, goats, or cattle, compliance with tagging regulations not only helps traceability and disease prevention but also protects your business from costly penalties and movement restrictions. In this blog, we’ll guide you through why livestock identification […]
Located in the picturesque countryside in North Cornwall just outside of Launceston in Egloskerry on the Penheale Estate, Hole Farm is an organic 1,200-acre, autumn calving dairy farm and has been part of the Carswell Group for over 14 years. The farm is managed by Matt and Charlotte Norton and is home to 540 […]
Caulston Farm, nestled in South Devon’s coastal region, is a pasture-based organic dairy […]
Eweleaze Dairy is an organic dairy farm located in Dorchester, run by second generation dairy farmer Tom Marsh. Home to a herd of 350 dairy cows, the farm produces high quality organic milk. This milk is sold directly to customers through an on-site vending machine, alongside a range of delicious, flavoured milkshakes and farm made […]
South Farm, located in Hallington, Northumberland, is a mixed enterprise managed by Steven Lawson. The farm runs a pedigree herd of Angus cattle alongside a growing sheep operation, with 1,600 ewes sent to the tup this year. The mixed flock includes Texels and Lleyns, bred to produce quality lambs suited to the farm’s forage-based […]
Embracing Precision Farming in the Scottish Borders Robert Neill has been farming in the Scottish Borders at Upper Nisbet for 25 years, where he lives with his wife Jacqueline and their two sons, Andrew and Harry. A fourth-generation farmer, Robert has farming in his blood and brings a genuine enthusiasm to the industry. His passion […]
The Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS), is a capital grant scheme designed to help farmers and crofters in Scotland improve the environmental performance of their agricultural business The scheme provides capital funding to improve business efficiency and sustainability through the adoption of new equipment and technology. You have the flexibility to choose the capital investment […]
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