In Partnership with PGG Wrightson

When certain regions are facing winter feed shortages after a challenging season of hail and rain, PGG Wrightson’s technical experts say quick fixes such as nitrogen or agchem may not be the right levers to pull this late in the season.
Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp

Weaning is a critical period for lamb growth rates. They can easily falter if not timed correctly. Andrew Dowling, Technical Expert – Animal Health at PGG Wrightson, offers practical solutions to help avoid a weaning check that doesn’t bounce in your back pocket. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

Crops like Pallaton Raphnobrassica, lucerne, Relish red clover, Ecotain plantain-clovers, Sika chicory-clovers grazed in the summer show promise in a recent study for reducing worm challenge in lambs on farms which can help with drench resistance issues through less drenching, while also lifting lamb growth rates. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.