AHDB Dairy are running a series of events around the country on how and why to reduce antibiotic use.

Reducing Antibiotic Usage
A proactive approach to herd health
Practical advice on reducing antibiotic usage through improved biosecurity pre- and post farm gate and effective vaccination use. The meeting will aim to help improve dairy production efficiency through increased dairy cattle health and welfare.

The Campaign for the Farmed Environment is holding free workshops for grassland farmers this March to discuss how reducing ammonia emissions can also benefit farm businesses. Using nutrients managing slurry and manures effectively can help you secure the best performance from your crops, grass and livestock and could save you money on bought-in fertiliser costs. It is also a vital step in reducing water and air pollution, helping you to meet various cross-compliance and other regulatory requirements.

SCOPS (Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep) have issued a news brief advising that sheep farmers must take note of recently published evidence* of resistance in sheep scab mites to the 3-ML endectocide products, ensuring they only use these products when necessary and follow company instructions carefully.

 SCOPS, who have been aware of this work, have already held a Stakeholder and expert workshop to look at how we can effectively manage scab in the light of this new information.

BGS is delighted to welcome RPC-bpi as its newest corporate member. A leading producer of silage films and agricultural bags, they are well-placed to help members and affiliates to produce quality forages. Paul Johnson of RPC-bpi, who will be the primary member, joined us on the summer meeting in Shropshire. http://www.britishgrassland.com/page/bgs-corporate-members