by Liz | May 5, 2026 | Articles and Fact Sheets, Lamb rearing hints, Lifeline, Research, Sheep
Lifeline Lamb and Ewe Trial Work A trial at the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) investigated whether specially formulated feed blocks (Lifeline Lamb and Ewe) could improve colostrum quality in ewes. Around 200 twin-bearing ewes were fed either treated or standard...
by Liz | Apr 29, 2026 | Articles and Fact Sheets, Cattle, Lifeline
What Dry Cow Ketones Mean for Calf Rumen Development—and How Minerals Help Most of the focus during the dry period is on preparing the cow for calving and the next lactation. However, emerging research shows that metabolic events before calving can directly influence...
by Liz | Apr 28, 2026 | Articles and Fact Sheets, Cattle, Garlic
Garlic for Dairy Cows: Performance Without Compromise The use of plant-based feed additives in dairy production is growing rapidly, as the industry looks for more sustainable alternatives to antibiotics and traditional performance enhancers. Among these, garlic is...
by alex | Apr 9, 2020 | Articles and Fact Sheets
Vitulix – The only lick designed for calves at grass 02 JANUARY, 2019 “Smaller calves get less meal at the trough compared to the older and bigger calves but with Vitulix they can consume what they need” Dr Amanda Dunn Vitulix is a feed block specifically designed for...
by alex | Apr 21, 2019 | Articles and Fact Sheets
Now’s The Time To Boost The Lamb Crop 07 JANUARY, 2020 Golden Rules This autumn, Uniblock is highlighting some golden rules for producers keen to maximise production potential come lambing time: Keep ewes in body condition score 2.5 rising 3.0 at tupping time for hill...
by alex | Apr 1, 2019 | Articles and Fact Sheets
Unitup Lamb Supplement – Fish Oil Fact Sheet 07 JANUARY, 2020 “Suitable for Sheep Welfare scheme for feeding minerals to ewes post mating. ” – Dept of Ag Licence number MM483 Specifications Protein* % 12 Oil % 8 Sugar % 26 ME mg/kg 13.5 Cobalt mg/kg...
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