Cattle

Quality of life survey for calves with respiratory disease
With respiratory disease a common issue on farms in winter, views are being sought from industry on methods to measure the quality of life in cattle, particularly calves.…
- SRUC
- 15/12/2020

Second farmer-led Climate Group announced
A second farmer-led group to provide information, advice and proposals to cut emissions and tackle climate change is being established.…
- SRUC
- 20/11/2020

Milking the opportunities of soya alternatives in dairy rations
With soya sustainability a growing concern for consumers and retailers, SAC Consulting has been exploring the use of alternative, high-performing proteins in dairy feed rations for farmers.…
- Dairy Research and Innovation Centre
- 10/11/2020

Keeping cows with calves
Dairy farmers and new entrants interested in operating a cow-with-calf dairy system are invited to take part in a survey.…
- Dairy Research and Innovation Centre
- 21/10/2020

BVD Stamp it Out project extended
A £5.7 million project to address Bovine Viral Diarrhoea in cattle has been extended by six months due to delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic.…
- SRUC
- 20/10/2020

Kirkton named Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society Focus Farm
Introducing Beef Shorthorn to a suckler herd at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has added an essential hardiness to cope with the extreme conditions at its Perthshire-based research farm. A herd of…
- SRUC
- 27/07/2020

Beefing up efficiency
There is ‘considerable opportunity’ to improve the efficiency of the beef sector in Scotland, according to new research published by Scotland’s Rural College.…
- SRUC
- 11/03/2020

Beefing up labels
Consumers in the UK are willing to pay a higher premium for healthier and more sustainable beef mince than those in Spain, a new study by researchers at Scotland’s Rural College has found.…
- SRUC
- 31/01/2020

Graze expectations
Researchers are looking into more effective ways to monitor greenhouse gas emissions in grazing cattle.…
- SRUC
- 22/01/2020

Breeding Heifers
Students from SRUC’s Oatridge campus will take part in an interactive beef demonstration at AgriScot later this month.…
- SRUC
- 11/11/2019

Beefing up business
Two former SRUC students are among the finalists competing for the AgriScot Scotch Beef Farm of the Year award.…
- SRUC
- 07/11/2019

Spring calving warning
After a summer of exceptional grass growth, beef cows across the country are generally in very good condition. Beef farmers should consider delaying weaning over the winter months to ensure cows…
- SRUC
- 30/10/2019