Nutrition focus helps drive fodder beet yields
Fodder beet has become a key crop for dairy farmer Dylan Davies in recent years, underpinning his strategy to outwinter youngstock to help keep costs in check. Ensuring an adequate supply of crop nutrients, particularly during periods of high demand, is vital to achieve the beet yields he needs.
Dylan …
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Stopping the Spread: Practical Approaches to Cryptosporidium Control
written by Kirsty Tamilia, CCF Calf & Youngstock Specialist
Background of Cryptosporidium
Cryptosporidium is a protozoan parasite that infects the gastrointestinal tract of mammals. In farm animals, the most common species are:
Cryptosporidium parvum – affects pre-weaned calves and lambs, as well as being a zoonotic risk to humans. Cryptosporidium …
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Celebrating 148 Years of Service on the Road
At the 2025 Pembrokeshire County Show, we were delighted to recognise the dedication of four of our long-serving delivery drivers, who between them have given an incredible 148 years of service delivering to farmers across Pembrokeshire.
Mr. Malcolm Davies began his career in 1976 at the Emlyn Branch, witnessing the …
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CCF announce opening of new Carmarthenshire branch
Wales’s largest farmer-owned co-operative are excited to announce the upcoming opening of a new farm and country store in Carmarthen.
Located at Llanllwch, less than 500 yards from Carmarthen Livestock Mart, the new store is an important strategic move which enables CCF (Clynderwen & Cardiganshire Farmers Ltd) to further extend …
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Getting the Most out of Grass at Turnout
Spring turnout…it’s a highlight in the calendar for most livestock farmers. After months of gruelling work keeping livestock housed throughout the winter, we look forward to fairer weather, more daylight hours, and seeing livestock enjoying some fresh spring grass.
It can be tempting at this stage to down tools and …
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The importance of Electrolytes & Hydration for your Horse
Written by Kate Hore RNutr (Animal) R.Anim.Technol Senior Nutritionist at NAF
One of the most important aspects of your horse’s summer health is to ensure they stay suitably hydrated, and what is lost through sweat is adequately replaced.
Water is, quite simply, the most important aspect of your horses’ diet. …
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TopSpec Topical Tip – Iron
The primary function of iron is as a component of haemoglobin, which is vital for the transport of oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. It is also a component of other proteins e.g. myoglobin, which transports oxygen in muscle tissue. Iron also supports anti-oxidant function and is involved in …
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TopSpec Topical Tip – Iodine
Iodine is very well known as it is contained in thyroid hormones e.g. thyroxin, a powerful hormone, contained largely in the thyroid gland, which controls growth and is essential for healthy metabolism, thermoregulation and reproduction. Therefore iodine is also essential for all these functions. During pregnancy, the placenta concentrates iodine …
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Spring into Calving with CCF
Kirsty Tamilia, Calf & Youngstock Specialist
With the spring calving season nearly upon us, there are many ways of maximising your calves’ health and nutrition, whilst also ensuring you have the essentials for easy, stress-free calving. Calves are the future of the herd, therefore should be treated with upmost importance, …
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