Herdwatch resources
October 25, 2024
Rising haemonchus cases in sheepHaemonchus, also known as Barber’s Pole worm, is a gastroitenstinal infection in sheep, caused by the parasite Haemonchus contortus. The worm lives within the...
October 7, 2024
Massive Giveaway – WIN a Farming Prize Worth £1,200!Massive Giveaway – WIN a Farming Prize Worth £1,200! Are you ready for an exciting chance to boost your farm? Herdwatch is giving you the...
October 7, 2024
Lambing success: Sheep pregnancy scanning & managementWith most flocks across the UK lambing between January and April, pregnancy scanning your sheep will soon be on the to do list. Sheep...
September 10, 2024
Version 8.7 - September 2024Cattle & Dairy by Herdwatch: ★Nitrates Forecaster - Project organic Nitrogen per hectare (Regions: IE, UK, SC, NI) ★ Expanded Market Declaration Forms (UK) - Access...
August 8, 2024
Buying in replacement breeding ewesWhen investing in replacement breeding ewes, ensuring you make informed and careful choices is crucial. From physical characteristics to disease prevention, every detail counts....
July 17, 2024
Version 8.6 - July 2024Cattle & Dairy by Herdwatch: ★ Discover enhanced features and records on the new Web App. ★ Expanded Market Declaration Forms (UK) - Access eight new...
July 4, 2024
Bluetongue in Great Britain: Current situation and animal movement guidelines for showsCurrent situation Bluetongue is a notifiable disease affecting sheep, cattle, and other ruminants, spread by biting midges. In England, there have been 126 cases across...
June 24, 2024
A Quick Guide to Heat Stress in Beef CattleSummer has officially begun, and cattle everywhere are feeling the heat. June 20th marks the official start of summer, and for cattle on grass,...
June 24, 2024
Managing ewes and lambs at weaning timeIndustry research suggests 12 weeks is the optimum weaning age, but other factors need to be considered when looking to wean. If ewes are...