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Blowfly Strike Prevention for Sheep!
Blowfly
Blowfly is the main external parasite affecting sheep in the summer months. More likely to occur in warmer, humid weather, the blowfly season is starting earlier and lasting longer than before1. If left untreated, fly strike can be fatal.
Causes
- Three species …
Farming News on the Isle of Man
Farming
The total agricultural acreage (including rough grazings) is around 113,000 acres or 80% of the land mass of the Island, with agriculture basically a mixed farming industry.
The agricultural livestock population mainly comprises cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry (eggs and broiler …
Topping
One of the most satisfying aspects of grassland management is keeping weeds in check giving summer pastures a boost. It simply consists of cutting unnecessary seed heads therefore stimulating vigorous growth. Most weeds don't like being cut, so topping in …
Harrowing, Rolling & Re-seeding your Paddock
Harrowing
Grassland benefits from harrowing early in the season, dispersing mole hills, raking moss or weeds and more importantly letting air and light to the base of the sward benefiting the finer grasses.
Rolling
This is for appearances, stone dispersal and water damage …