• USING PROBIOTICS could reduce the usage of antibiotic drugs in livestock, scientists in Denmark have claimed.

  • ISOLATING CALVES showing early signs of illness – as vets strongly advise – has been made easier by using the purpose-built pen from Dumfries-shire company, Solway Recycling, Rigghead, Shawhead.

  • A NEW product which ensures that young calves are reared in both comfort and in an environmentally friendly way, is new to the market on the UK mainland.

  • A NEW 'natural' way to tackle problems caused by digital dermatitis has been launched by Bolshaw Agriculture.

  • Unique block formula

  • A WELCOME addition in the fight against fluke this coming lambing, will be the news that Fasinex, the popular drench from Novartis, now comes in a dual species bottle.

  • THE DOWNLAND range of mineral buckets has been re-branded in 25kg buckets suitable for cattle and sheep.

  • TWO NEW sheep blends have been introduced at BOCM Pauls’ Turriff Farm Feeds plant – one specifically aimed at the breeding sheep sector and one at the finishing lamb market.