Changes to feeding regime benefits commercial flock

Making the switch to a total mixed ration has delivered significant benefits for flock health and efficiency at Lochfer Farm, of Inverdunning Farms, Bridge of Allan.

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Changes to feeding regime benefits commercial flock

Since joining the farming operation five years ago, Jack Shaw has been making substantial changes, including increasing the sheep flock from 200 to 800 ewes and moving from a hill-based system to low-ground...

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