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How to Check your Electric Fence for Maximum Performance

Regular electric fence checks are essential for maintaining the safety and effectiveness of your fencing system. Even minor issues, such as overgrown vegetation touching the fence line, can reduce performance and compromise livestock security. By routinely

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All You Need To Know About Sheep Shearing

Usually done once a year, sheep shearing is the process of removing the thick coat of wool that grows all over a sheep's body. Though shearing can be done at any time of year, it is generally advised that you wait until after the cold winter months have passed,

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How To Improve Energy Efficiency On The Farm

A farm, like every other business, essentially needs to be two things: profitable in the short-term, and sustainable in the long-term. Unlike most other businesses however, on a farm your actions have the power to profoundly affect almost every aspect of the

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The Ultimate Calving Guide: Weaning Your Calves

If left to act independently the weaning process of a calf would be counted in months, but with the right encouragement and a little bit of patience the time it takes can be reduced considerably. The first thing to realise though is that weaning should not

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The Ultimate Calving Guide: Housing Requirements

When it comes to keeping your calves housed, there is no such thing as too much space. The greater the quality of ventilation and drainage the calves' living quarters have access to the less chance there is of bacterial growth and stale air build up, which

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What Does Calf Rearing Mean?

Rearing a new born calf is a very particular business and is certainly not something that you should just leave to play out as it likes. Meticulous planning should be undertaken regarding pretty much every aspect of its young life, starting from the very

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