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Livestock
21 June 2022
This factsheet is about Sclerotinia, a disease caused by the fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, is a recurring problem in the UK. The disease has a host range of more than 400 plant species, including many vegetable and arable crops such as carrots, lettuce, green beans, vining peas, potatoes and oilseed rape.
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21 June 2022
Following reports of poor control of chocolate spot in broad beans, with associated yield losses, research was carried out to determine the best treatment options for growers. Work has subsequently been undertaken to determine the best timing of product use for chocolate spot control.
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7 October 2022
Turnip yellows virus (TuYV), is spread by aphids, mostly the peach–potato aphid (Myzus persicae). The virus can dramatically reduce yields, especially when plants are infected early in the growing season. It is well established in Europe, and is especially common in areas of intensive brassica production in UK.
1 June 2022
The times needed to control clubroot spores at different temperatures are detailed in this factsheet.
12 August 2020
Watch our webinar focusing on the core concept of slurry cooling and its potential for the UK producers in terms of energy efficiency and ammonia reduction
6 August 2020
For those who are unaware of ‘slurry cooling’, this is the perfect step-by-step guide to demonstrate how slurry cooling works. This animation shows a number of proven options available to help you reduce ammonia emissions and comply with forthcoming compliance targets for environmental permitting.
22 July 2020
Join AHDB and Dr Luppo Diepenbroek, Independent consultant, for a webinar on outwintering cattle.
20 July 2020
Join AHDB as we discuss the topic of farrowing for small-scale producers, and provide an update from the BPA on African swine fever.
10 July 2020
Owen Atkinson from Dairy Veterinary Consultancy Ltd & Dave Gilbert from Dairy Insight share the non-negotiables when it comes to fertility.
10 July 2020
Strategic Dairy Farm: Mastitis expert Dr James Breen joins Hillhead of Covington's Willie Baillie for a review of their last nine months activities
7 July 2020
Guest speaker Lysan Eppink joins us from Boehringer-Ingelheim, to present a guide to safe use and efficient storage of vaccines and medicines on farm.