| 10-12-2009 |
Action urged to prevenmt acidosis in cattle this winter
The inclusion of the rumen buffer, Alkacid, in beef and dairy cattle diets this winter is strongly recommended by Harbro Ltd.
High lactic acid silage this year with a low pH and the availability of cheap barley means acidosis could be a real problem in |
| 10-12-2009 |
High performing sheep flock achieving highest returns per acre
A simple but effective feeding regime has helped William Brown achieve a 200% lambing ratio in his 550 flock of Cheviot Mule and Scotch Mule ewes at Hilton of Culsh, New Deer.
This year, two-thirds of his March-born lambs were sold prime straight off |
| 29-9-2009 |
Combating the risk of staggers in suckler herds
A Triple Magnesium roll for suckler cows has been added to the Harbro range of magnesium-based products designed to combat the risk of grass staggers.
The new roll replaces Harbro’s long established High Mag roll and contains three sources of magnesi |
| 23-9-2009 |
Eliminating acidosis with Beefstock
Achieving high growth rates at grass is vital for economic beef production. But losing cattle from acidosis (more commonly known as bloat) is a problem many farmers encounter and are only too well aware of when starting cattle on feed.
Harbro claim to |
| 23-9-2009 |
Leading poultry specialist has joined Harbro
A well known figure in the U.K poultry industry, John Thornborrow, has joined Harbro Ltd as poultry specialist with the remit to further develop the company’s growing layer and rearing feed business.
John will cover Scotland and the North of England. I |
| 22-5-2009 |
Harbro appoints new regional sales manager
Harbro Ltd have appointed David MacKenzie as regional sales manager for an area covering the North and North-east of Scotland. |
| 29-4-2009 |
Attention to silage-making boosts milk yields at Monyruy
Grass silage making is the most important operation on dairy farms in North-east Scotland as silage - on its own or supplemented with alternative forages - provides over 50% of a dairy cow’s dry matter intake. |
| 29-4-2009 |
New colostrum boosts calf survival
Calf’s Choice Total colostrum, a new product designed to give beef and dairy calves the best possible start in life has been introduced by Harbro. |
| 29-4-2009 |
Harbro at the forefront of animal healthcare as Lisa passes with flying colours
Lisa Riddell, based at Harbro’s Thainstone Centre Country Store, has become one of the first of a “new breed” of animal healthcare professionals after gaining a nationally-recognised qualification in animal medicines from the Animal Medicines Training Reg |
| 31-3-2009 |
Harbro website developments
Whilst the website is under development, the following areas of the site will be unavailable - technical, customers, straights and weather |
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