http://livestocknw/eventsLivestock Northwest Eventsen-usMon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTMon, 06 Feb 2012 02:15:21 GMThttp://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification10http://livestocknw.co.uk/event/the_cumbria_dairy_monitor_farm_open_day_hesket_farm_penrithThis will be a chance to join in with the discussion and learning about the monitoring of cow foot health and improving forage utilisation. Paragon Vets will be leading the discussion and activities on mobility scoring and foot-trimming. When: Tuesday...Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:39:47 GMThttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/the_cumbria_dairy_monitor_farm_open_day_hesket_farm_penrithhttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/breeding_dairy_cows_for_longevity_stonyhurst_clitheroe_lancashirYou are invited to attend one of the meetings sponsored by Defra and organised by ADAS for dairy farmers, herdsmen and those associated with dairy farming on: Breeding dairy cows for longevity. Involuntary culling continues to be a major cost to the UK...Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:22:18 GMThttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/breeding_dairy_cows_for_longevity_stonyhurst_clitheroe_lancashirhttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/farmer_group_controlling_lameness_in_your_flock_burnley_and_pendResearch from EBLEX estimates that the GB sheep industry loses £24 million a year due to footrot alone. Come along to find out how you can treat lameness in your flock more effectively.... and reduce the time your sheep are lame! Myerscough...Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:28:19 GMThttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/farmer_group_controlling_lameness_in_your_flock_burnley_and_pendhttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/farmer_groups_copeland_suckler_group_with_fellside_dairy_groupMike Burns from Wilde Agriculture will give a presentation on growing crops for Milk and Beef Production. For more details, contact Joyce Reed on 01946 862348 Where: Horse and Groom, Gosforth When: Wednesday 8th February 2012 at...Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:12:37 GMThttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/farmer_groups_copeland_suckler_group_with_fellside_dairy_grouphttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/farmre_groups_shap_sheep_groupWorm resistence in Sheep. Vet, Matt Colston, and some of the participating farmers, will discuss the results of the Shap Sheep Group's trial which looked at worm resistence in sheep. Where: The Greyhound Hotel, Shap When: Wednesday 8th February 2012...Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:54:09 GMThttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/farmre_groups_shap_sheep_grouphttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/breeding_dairy_cows_for_longevity_low_moor_penrith_cumbriaYou are invited to attend one of the meetings sponsored by Defra and organised by ADAS for dairy farmers, herdsmen and those associated with dairy farming on: Breeding dairy cows for longevity. Involuntary culling continues to be a major cost to the UK...Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:36:54 GMThttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/breeding_dairy_cows_for_longevity_low_moor_penrith_cumbriahttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/dairy_monitor_farm_open_day_winsford_cheshireThe Cheshire Dairy Monitor Farm is on track to increase profits in 2011/12. Come and find out how they did it? Improved areas include: Increase in forage and milk production (Phil Asbury, Clive Hall Farm Manager) Vet intervention for prevention...Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:48:22 GMThttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/dairy_monitor_farm_open_day_winsford_cheshirehttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/precision_farming_demo_event_using_gps_technology_to_save_you_moFertiliser is a significant cost on many farms and reducing fertiliser usage need not mean compromising crop yields, grass growth or performance. Precision Farming uses GPS (Global Positioning Systems) to calculate precisely where and at what rate...Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:30:19 GMThttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/precision_farming_demo_event_using_gps_technology_to_save_you_mohttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/wigton_dairy_farmers_group_grassland_managementStarting at High Ploughlands Farm, Charlie Morgan of Grass Master will speak about soil types and grassland equipment. An aerator and Einbos grass harrow will be demonstrated by Carrs Agriculture. This will be followed by lunch at the Tam O'Shanter Inn...Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:20:35 GMThttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/wigton_dairy_farmers_group_grassland_managementhttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/farmer_groups_south_lakes_beef_sheep_group_grassland_improvementSpeaker: Independent grassland specialist Charlie Morgan on improving grassland, particularly focusing on managing grassland coming out of agri-environment schemes. Where: Sun Hotel, Troutbeck, Windermere LA23 1HH When: Thursday 16th February 2012...Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:36:32 GMThttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/farmer_groups_south_lakes_beef_sheep_group_grassland_improvementhttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/bollin_farmers_january_meeting_nvz_cross_complianceBollin Farmers discussion group, Venue, The Whipping Stocks, Stocks Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 9EX  7.30pm start 7.30pm start NVZ/cross compliance review and update For further information on the above meeting in...Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:38:27 GMThttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/bollin_farmers_january_meeting_nvz_cross_compliancehttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/demo_event_and_virtual_tour_reaseheath_college_pig_unitThis demo event will look to address farrowing issues and pre-weaning mortality When: Tuesday 21st February 6.30pm refreshments & registration. Start 7pm - Finish: 9.30pm including buffet Where: Reaseheath College John Platt Centre for Agriculture,...Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:44:20 GMThttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/demo_event_and_virtual_tour_reaseheath_college_pig_unithttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/farmer_group_trace_elements_for_sheep_myerscough_vets_hurst_greeThe purpose of this meeting is to inform farmers about the role of various trace elements in sheep and discuss the different treatments available to treat deficiencies. What, When, Why? How many of you give mineral drenches to your sheep? Do they...Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:25:41 GMThttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/farmer_group_trace_elements_for_sheep_myerscough_vets_hurst_greehttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/farmer_group_red_rose_dairy_discussion_herd_expansion_study_tripA visit to two farms to look at their contrasting approaches to dealing with expanding herd size. Geoff Spence (Miresdale Holsteins, 2009 Gold Cup winner) milking 350 cows conventionally and Andrew and George Leggott (Cocklewood Holsteins) milking 250...Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:51:12 GMThttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/farmer_group_red_rose_dairy_discussion_herd_expansion_study_triphttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/farmer_groups_clover_club_the_worm_has_turned_bilsborrow_preston An in depth look at worming strategies for growing and adult cattle. Fluke, lungworm, gut worms and much more. Make sure you are making the most of the feed your cows are eating.   Clover Club would like to invite you to the next round of...Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:29:57 GMThttp://livestocknw.co.uk/event/farmer_groups_clover_club_the_worm_has_turned_bilsborrow_preston