Farm Focus Spring 2016

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WELCOME TO THE SPRING FARM FOCUS As a new year starts, we bring you the latest product offers and technical advice to see you through the spring season.

Lambing will be at the forefront of sheep farmer’s minds this spring, whether your season is already underway or just getting started. We bring you the latest offers on lambing essentials as well as advice on animal health. Also, don’t forget to pick up our BRAND NEW Lambing Guide in store! Along with the most up to date technical advice, this guide provides an insight into various farming practices and product best use, with the added chance of picking up a free 400ml can of Blue Promark Spray Marker*!

We give advice to maize growers on choosing the right variety for the 2016 growing season, taking into account a number of factors including the 2016 Recommended List.

Finally, if you haven’t already seen, we now have industry related blog sites featuring articles from our very own specialists. Why not take a look?

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Pick up our BRAND NEW Lambing Guide IN STORE NOW!

Remember, you can follow us on Twitter (@WynnstayGroup) or like us on Facebook for all the latest news and information. *T&C’s apply. Only one can per holding. Limited stock available. Wynnstay reserves the right to withdraw the offer at any time. E&O.E

Upcoming YFC Events...

STAFFORDSHIRE YFC: •

Saturday 2nd January - Staffordshire YFC New Year Ball

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Saturday 12th March - Staffordshire YFC Annual Dinner Dance “A Right Royal Strictly”

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Friday 18th March - Staffordshire YFC Race Night

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Saturday 9th April - Staffordshire YFC Spring Fling Disco

GWENT YFC: •

Friday 19th & Saturday 20th February - Drama and Time to Shine Competitions, 7pm at The Blake Theatre, Monmouth

GLAMORGAN YFC: •

Saturday 26th March – County Field Day at The Amelia Trust Farm, 5 mile lane, Barry, CF62 3AS

SHROPSHIRE YFC: •

17th - 20th February - Drama and One Plus, The Civic Centre, Whitchurch, SY13 1AX

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Saturday 26th March - Easter Ball ‘Sequins and Sparkle’ theme,. Black Tie. Over 18’s only (R.O.A.R), tickets £15 in advance from ticketsource.co.uk. Ticket only event. Ludlow Racecourse SY8 2BT

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5th & 6th March – Wales YFC Entertainment Feast, Y Stiwt, Llanerchrhugog

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2nd April – Wales YFC Public Speaking Finals, Royal Welsh Showground

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23rd April – Wales YFC Field Day, Monmouthshire Livestock Centre, Gwent

‘INNOVATION TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION’ ON FARM OPEN DAY Join us for an insight into the latest technology and innovation in the milking parlour and beyond Thursday 17th March 2016 Sychpant Farm, Rhoshill, Cardigan, SA43 3DS By the kind permission of the Allison Family For more information and to book your place contact Helen Evans on 01982 553 502 or helen.evans@yfc-wales.org.uk All Welcome Supported by British Science Week 2016

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LAMBING HAY BASKET

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ROLLING PEN

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IDEAL FOR MOVING EWES AND LAMBS! The Rolling Pen combines an easy way to move ewes and new-born lambs, with a convenient mobile restraining device, for use anywhere in the lambing shed.

• Robust galvanized steel construction.

• Detachable heavyduty lamb box • Full length opening side doors for easy entry and exit of ewes • Heavy-duty solid wheels with roller bearing. Braked swivel wheels on rear • Light to push and able to cope with most ground conditions

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HEATWAVE™ MILK WARMER

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• Allows the lamb to grow as fast as it would on the ewe.

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ANIMAL HEALTH PREPARE FOR SPRING PARASITE CONTROL AT TURNOUT

ANIMAL HEALTH

Merial Animal health is advising farmers to plan ahead for season-long control of parasites to maintain sheep, beef and dairy productivity in a challenging marketplace. Achieving effective control at turnout and in the early grazing season is the first step in what should be a targeted approach.

Treating with an ivermectin-containing product such as IVOMEC® CLASSIC injection or pour on (or IVOMEC® SUPER where control of liver fluke is also required) can remove a number of disease-causing worm species, protecting the productivity of beef herds.

DAIRY Dairy farmers should also remember the impact that parasites can have on the current and future production of dairy animals.

Adult dairy cows may not show outward signs of a worm burden, but gutworms (ostertagia ostertagi) can significantly inhibit their production both in terms of milk yield and fertility parameters1.

Heifers at grass can be at considerable risk. First season grazing heifers will be completely naïve, having not been previously exposed to parasites.

Unless appropriate measures are put in place to control parasites, the resulting disease can have a severe impact on productivity, including increased time to first conception, and reduced conception rates2.

Second season grazing heifers may also be at risk of parasitic disease depending on the level of exposure they received the previous grazing season. Good pasture management, including rotational grazing, or strategic worming, may be required to prevent disease in these groups of animals.

EPRINEX® (containing eprinomectin) has a zero milk withhold and is therefore suitable for lactating adult cows, those due to join the milking herd, and youngstock. It removes damaging gutworm, helping to maintain optimum productivity.

All grazing animals are at risk of parasitic disease but the risk will vary between different groups of animals, depending on previous immunity from exposure to parasites, and every farm has its own specific challenge. Regional variations of climate and environment might also increase the risk in a particular area.

Identifying what parasites are on farm and understanding what the risk period is for each species will help identify at-risk animals, and enable effective parasite control plans to be put in place to protect against losses in production.

There are a number of parasitic disease scenarios facing animals during the turnout and early-grazing season.

BEEF In beef herds, the main threat to youngstock in the post-turnout period comes from pasture contamination.

Suckler cows, though generally resilient towards clinical disease themselves, will shed low numbers of eggs, which can pose a risk to younger cattle.

Depending on the level of exposure to parasites, and the contamination levels of the pasture, a range of management methods including worming, may be required.

The key to maintaining good parasite control is pasture management, ideally maintaining low levels of pasture contamination with eggs and larvae.

Where pasture contamination is low, the dams of spring-born suckler calves will eat most of the existing larvae on the pasture at turnout. The result is that calves will steadily increase their immunity to worms as they graze more heavily in the summer months. This increase in exposure will increase their immunity to gutworms and they are unlikely to need worming until later in the summer.

However, where pasture contamination is high, calves may need worming earlier in the season.

Autumn-born suckler calves may have received only minimal exposure to parasites in the period before housing and will have very little natural immunity to worms. After turnout, a large number of parasite larvae will be consumed while grazing. These larvae will quickly reproduce within the gut and generate eggs which are passed out onto the pasture ready to re-infect the calves.

This group of cattle will benefit from good pasture management, specifically rotational grazing, or targeted worm treatment, in conjunction with faecal egg counts to monitor infection.

ALL CATTLE – FLUKE AND LUNGWORM When it comes to fluke control, the options for treatment vary between beef and dairy animals but the premise for treating is the same. The treatment plan used in the autumn will dictate the need to treat animals for chronic fluke infection (where adult flukes are present) in the spring.

Adult fluke present in animals at turnout will contaminate the pasture with fluke eggs in the early grazing season, increasing the pressure on the pasture in late summer and autumn.

Where this is identified as a risk, it may be necessary to treat cattle for fluke now, to minimize further contamination.

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heifers in the first trimester of pregnancy. Controlling fluke can help animals make the most of grass, the cheapest source of feed, and thereby improve live weight gain. The options for treating lactating dairy cows are more limited and product choice should be discussed with a vet or SQP (Suitably Qualified Person).

The final cattle parasite to consider is lungworm.

Vaccination pre-turnout is one option to prevent lungworm disease, but it does not provide 100% protection. Unvaccinated animals will need to be monitored and in most situations strategic worming, in conjunction with advice from a vet, will be the mainstay for lungworm treatment throughout the season.

EPRINEX® provides fast and effective control of lungworm, with zero milk withhold.

SHEEP In the period around lambing, ewes may shed increasing numbers of worm eggs, due to a dip in immunity. Managing ewes for parasites around lambing will ensure that the resulting larvae don’t pose a risk to growing lambs later in the season.

Nematodirus in lambs is normally the main concern post-turnout and may pose a significant risk, especially when lambs are turned out onto pasture grazed by lambs the previous year.

Scouring from nematodirus is caused by the parasite larvae, which does not produce eggs. This means that faecal egg counts are ineffective at identifying infection. Instead, farmers should keep a close watch on the SCOPS or NADIS websites which will indicate when there is a high risk of infection in their region.

This is a good opportunity to use Group 1 white wormers, since nematodirus is one of the few parasites not resistant to this group of wormers.

However, care should be taken if lambs are being treated later in the nematodirus season as this may overlap with a potentially wider worm spectrum, which will not be as susceptible to white wormers.

Pasture management provides a real opportunity to reduce the infection pressure from nematodirus on sheep, and reduce the reliance on wormers.

If lambs are turned out onto clean grazing (pasture that was not grazed by lambs the previous year) there is virtually no risk from nematodirus infection.

However, if they are turned out onto paddocks that are used every year, there will be a high risk of nematodirus infection, and lambs will almost certainly need worming in spring.

Parasitic gastroenteritis (PGE) is the next potential disease to cause illness in growing lambs. PGE has the potential to slow growth, increase finishing times and risk further pasture contamination with worm eggs.

Faecal egg counts (FECs) pooled from susceptible lambs can help identify infection and determine the need to drench. Post-drench FECs, taken at an appropriate time after treatment can also help monitor the efficacy of the product used.

Depending on the individual on-farm risk factors, including any known resistance to specific wormer groups, farmers should employ a range of control measures, including pasture rotation and strategic dosing to effectively manage PGE.

Wormers from Group 3 (clear drenches) such as ORAMEC®, which contains ivermectin, will remove damaging worms and thereby prevent and treat PGE and associated scouring in affected animals. It will also reduce the number of worm eggs passed out to re-infect pasture.

OUTWINTERED AND BOUGHT-IN ANIMALS Outwintered cattle and sheep may require a slightly different approach to parasite control.

Depending on the weather conditions over the winter, the parasite season may or may not have been extended. The treatment should therefore take account of local conditions. The NADIS monthly parasite forecast provides some regional information which can help inform decision making.

Where bought-in animals are concerned, it is vital to protect the farm’s parasite status. Quarantining new animals provides the opportunity to check them over, administer appropriate treatments and will help to prevent pasture contamination and the spread of potentially resistant parasites. Quarantine is also good practice to prevent other diseases from being brought on to farm.

Watch the video A video about parasite control at turnout and during the early grazing period is available from Merial Animal Health, here: http://bit.ly/1Q87TdU

ANIMAL HEALTH

References: 1 Charlier et al (2009) Gastrointestinal nematode infections in adult dairy cattle: Impact on production, diagnosis and control, Veterinary Parasitology 164: 70–79 2 McPherson et al, Porceedings of the American Association of veterinary Pathologists.

44th Annual Meeting 1999, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, Abstr:28.

EPRINEX® Pour-On for Beef and Dairy Cattle contains eprinomectin. Ivomec® Classic Pour on for Cattle, Ivomec® Classic injection for cattle and Oramec® Drench contain ivermectin. Ivomec® Super Injection for Cattle contains ivermectin and clorsulon.

Trodax® 34% w/v solution for injection contains nitroxynil.

EPRINEX®, Ivomec®, Oramec® and Trodax® are registered trademarks of Merial Ltd. ©Merial Ltd 2015. All rights reserved. Legal category: POM-VPS (UK), LM (EIRE).

Advice on the use of these or alternative medicines must be sought from the medicine prescriber.

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ANIMAL HEALTH WYNNSTAY LAMBCOL In the absence of sufficient colostrum, the temptation is often to simply use a milk replacer. This is a false economy. A ewe’s colostrum differs substantially in its makeup from a ewe’s milk, not only in the fact that it contains antibodies, but also because it contains a significantly higher fat and protein content. Therefore a colostrum alternative should be used if there is insufficient colostrum.

A colostrum should also be easy mixing and produce a product that is smooth and creamy in consistency.

This is important, firstly from a practical point of view in terms of easy handling and feeding, but secondly from a quality point of view. Proteins are temperature sensitive. If a product cannot be quickly and easily mixed using only warm water there is danger that any benefits from the inclusion of dried colostrum may be lost.

Wynnstay Lambcol has been formulated to provide the new-born lamb with everything it needs!

Lambcol contains highly digestible forms of fat that are vital for supplying much needed energy for protection from hypothermia. Lambcol also contains quality protein. The total protein content of Lamcol is from several sources, the most important being dried colostrum. Colostrum is the way in which the ewe transfers antibodies to the lamb for passive immunity because antibodies do not cross the placenta to the lamb before birth. The appearance of dried colostrum at the top of a declaration is a good indicator of product quality.

It is vital that lambs receive ewe colostrum or Lambcol as quickly as possible. At birth lambs have a unique ability to absorb antibodies through the intestine wall. However, this ability is decreasing from the moment it is born, so for best effect, colostrum supplements should be fed as soon as possible after birth.

Lambcol also contains pre and probiotics. Studies have found that bacterial probiotics target the small intestine and help support favourable gut colonisation stabilise. Yeasts given soon after birth have also been favour microbial colonisation in the rumen.

PROTECT YOUR HERD AND STAFF AGAINST LEPTOSPIROSIS THIS SPRING According to findings from the 2013 Herd Vaccination Survey carried out as part of MSD Animal Health’s Healthier Herd Healthier Profits campaign, leptospirosis remains one of the main infectious diseases affecting profitability in cattle herds. Over 60% of respondents identified leptospirosis as a significant potential threat to herd profitability, with only BVD attracting a higher response. uninfected cattle are suddenly exposed to the urine of any infected animals that may be shedding leptospires. Moist spring grass is also a relatively favourable environment for these leptospires, allowing them to survive for longer outside the host.

ANIMAL HEALTH

Leptospirosis is also a zoonotic disease, which means it can infect humans too, so it’s important to ensure that the correct control regime is in place in order to reassure those working with cattle.

In cattle, leptospirosis is associated with poor conception, high culling rates and increased abortion.

Those wanting the broadest protection should vaccinate against both strains of the disease that have been proven to infect UK cattle (L. hardjo bovis and L. hardjo prajitno).

BE AWARE OF THE RISK FACTORS Your herd is at greater risk of being infected with leptospirosis if: • Cattle have access to natural waterways (contaminated water can spread the disease) • Cattle are co-grazed with sheep (which can carry the disease) • A bull of unknown disease status is used (natural service can spread the disease) • Cattle of unknown disease status are introduced to your herd

LeptavoidTM-H is the only leptospirosis vaccine available that is licensed to protect your stock against both strains present in the UK, and significantly this vaccine is licensed to improve fertility where Leptospira hardjo is implicated.

The ideal time to vaccinate is just prior to turnout, because of the increased risks of infection. At grass,

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FEEDING EWEMASTER EXTRA ENERGY 22.5KG

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• Contains protected fat • High energy 16ME • Helps to aids milk production and lamb vigour

• General energy & protein supplementation at grass or indoors • Use where extra supplementary feed input is required • Can help resolve production, health and fertility problems 2587

WYNNSTAY PRE-CALVER 20KG

WYNNSTAY EXTRA HIGH ENERGY • Available in 20kg and 80kg • Ideal for in-lamb ewes, breeding tups and growing/finishing lambs at grass all year round for optimum fertility • High energy at 16MJ/Kg and protein of 12%

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• Increases feed efficiency and animal performance.

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EweMaster™ The EweMaster™ range of concentrate feeds, pre- and post lambing is available exclusively from Wynnstay. Ensure your ewes get the best possible concentrate to maximize profitability.

Quality, high energy concentrates with a spread of raw materials - balance of starch sugars, digestible fibre and fat for healthy rumen function.

Contains high levels of protein and uses high quality protein sources.

Contains optimum levels of Magnesium, Phosphorus and Calcium to avoid hypocalcaemia

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Contains a unique Vitamin and Trace element supplement including generous levels of:• Cobalt - associated with lambs standing and suckling earlier • Iodine - required for the production of active brown adipose tissue which provides energy for shivering

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Zinc - active in immunity against disease and essential in the production of Keratin, affecting both udder and foot health

Availa Zinc - well proven to be more effective than all other sources of Zinc Vitamin E & Sel-Plex® Selenium - essential for lamb vigour, survivability and immunity to disease.

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Cyclone 72”

DAIRY VENTILATION Proper ventilation has shown to help:

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36” DIRECT DRIVE BLAST FAN

Increase average milk yield Increase margins Increase lying times Reduce cases of masitiis Reduce bedding moisture content Improve cow comfort

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Ideal for calf housing and low ceiling buildings Creates a quiet and efficient air stream that introduces fresh air and blasts the stale, stagnant air away Cools the animals to reduce heat stress, dry bedding and insect control 3 year warranty

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CYCLONE FANS 50” and 72” are one of a kind, high efficiency variable speed drive fan • •

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72” heavy duty aluminium 6 paddle blade produces in excess of 80,000 CFM of air movement Only uses 2.2KW of power on high speed and 300 watts on low

Provides you with the most useful “on-the-farm” based cattle health reporting tool in the industry.

Bella Ag Temperature Bolus 3.0 is administered orally, and once ingested the bolus gathers and transmits current temperature & ID readings.

Bella Ag Temperature Software easily installs on computer and works along side the most popular herd management software packages.

Overall benefit, but are not limited to: • Control illness and disease with early detection • Reduce treatment costs and somatic cell counts • Improve estrus detection • Increase pregnancy rates

• Increase production • reduced mortality rates • Lower labour and vets costs • Eliminate manual temperature checking

The software analyses the temperature data collected from your cattle and sends you automatic temperature alerts, these lists can be printed, emailed or sent to your phone.

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Premier Dairy Range MAXIMISE YOUR DAIRY HYGIENE PERFORMANCE

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A comprehensive range of dairy hygiene products to enable an effective dairy hygiene programme.

A range of products to ensure low levels of bactoscans and cell counts, resulting in a healthy milking herd.

A dairy hygiene range that delivers the highest level of hygiene whilst reducing your cleaning costs and improving your margins.

For further information please contact your local Wynnstay Store or Wynnstay Representative.

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NADINS HYDRAMIX LIME •

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Significantly lower dust levels, compared to hydrated lime Provides rapid rise of pH - helping to control mastitis, digital dermatitis and E.coli Will not burn Safe to use as a single bedding product 100% natural product Highly absorbent, economical drying agent, improving the environments for both livestock and stockmen Provides improvements in slurry quality Assists in odour control

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95% Dry Matter Highly absorbent pH 7.4 No lime required on bed 5 x more absorbent than sawdust 10 x more absorbent than straw Cleaner & more comfortable cows Ideal base for lambing pens.

Available in bulk loads

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Also available in Semi-Dry form - Ideal for Beef cattle

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MOOVER COW SHOES

Flashes red when the calf’s temperature is raised for more than 6 hours, allowing stockman to intervene before visible signs of illness occur.

Increased performance Reduced mortalities Effective treatment timing Dramatically reduced re-treatments

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£73 Red mixed 10 Pack large Wood provides a natural feel for the cow, wears at a steady rate and provides the most secure grip on concrete floors. Over-mould on the base with a strong flexible TPU upper, providing a great fit. The upper is 100% biodegradable.

RUBBER MANURE SCRAPER

LAGOON MIXER 15’

Made of durable industrial tyres and attached to a sturdy 3.5 x 3.5 x 0.25 wall structural tubing frame.

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Reduced risk of injuring cattle Custom sized to fit your alleys

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The Lagoon Mixer is built to last, the machine is fully galvanised and strengthened with a heavy duty box section running underneath the main driveline tube.

Mixing depth in the lagoon is controlled by the hydraulic ram. A wooden steady bearing at the centre of the shaft allows for smooth running of the machine, along with a rubber fluted bearing at the propeller end which is lubricated by slurry, this allows for minimum maintenance.

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Suitable for 60-80 hp tractors, this range is suited to manage smaller capacity tanks and lagoons.

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FARM MAINTENANCE QUAD-X GROUND DRIVEN DRUM STOCK FEEDER 350KG 63740

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QUADCRATE POST HOLDER KIT

• Feed is distributed in piles 6ft apart with rations adjustable from 0.5-2kg • 350kg capacity • Galvanised hopper for long life • 22-11x8 flotation tyres • With wooden cover to keep feed dry

£980

WYNNSTAY CAN NOW OFFER THE CAST RANGE OF MINI-LOADERS

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OFF ROAD GALVANISED ATV 48975 TRAILER 5FT X 3FT • • • •

• 4 models available; HorseTractor 25T, WorkHorse 35T & 41T, GrandHorse 45T • Telescopic Boom (models 25T, 35T, 41T & 45T) • Compact – able to access and work in small areas • Ideal multi-task machine • 4 wheel drive • Lifting capacity 430kg to 1080kg (depending upon model) • Anti-Stall Technology (25T, 41T & 45T models) • Wide range of boom attachments available

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LAND DRAINAGE COIL

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FARM CAM OFFER (INCLUDING 2 CAMERA’S) 63737, 63741

LUCECO 50W/30W LED WITH PIR IP65 GUARDIAN FLOODLIGHT

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• 50W equivalent to 500W Halogen • 90% energy saving over halogen • Instant 100% light output • Pre-wired 1m cable • PIR Movement Sensor • Other sizes available

• The FarmCam-solution offers you everything you need for an overview of up to 4 areas.

• Interference free camera system for your farm • Safe and efficient farm management!

• Can be streamed to mobile phone via “Farm Cam App” OFFER includes: • 2 x Wireless Video Camera’s • Touch Screen LCD Monitor • All accessories needed to fit the set

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Mains-powered energiser. Suitable for paddocks and medium lengths of permanent fence. Power and pulse indicator light. Heavy-duty case with wall fixing bracket.

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Best for containing sheep, cattle and horses. Pulse and low battery indicator lights. Crocodile clips with stainless steel jaws included.

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ARABLE No. 1 for Grain & Straw Produces more straw than any other variety!

Spring Barley

Kelim spring barley has all the characteristics needed in a feed variety The number 1 choice for growers looking to maximise the yield of grain and straw.

Our bestselling Spring barley variety for 2 years.

Long straw which yields more straw per acre than all other varieties, including Westminster (see Straw Yield table)

Stiff straw and the top rating for resistance to Brackling.

SPRING BARLEY

Good resistance to Mildew and Rhynco.

Superb performance during the previous two years.

Straw Yield Results - AFBI Northern Ireland (2011 - 2015) VARIETY

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Kelim

3.70

127

Westminster

3.31

113

Dandy

3.25

111

Propino ©

3.25

111

Sienna

3.22

110

Ovation

3.19

109

Olympus

3.14

108

Hacker

3.13

107

Vault

3.11

107

KWS-Sassy

3.08

106

SY Taberna

3.04

104

Laureate

3.03

104

Quench

3.01

103

KWS Irina

2.98

102

Garner

2.97

102

Origin

2.97

102

Overture

2.95

101

Deveron

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101

Fairing

2.92

100

Sanette ©

2.92

100

NFC Tipple ©

2.89

99

Tesla

2.89

99

Scholar

2.85

98

RGT-Planet

2.84

97

Odyssey ©

2.80

96

Concerto ©

2.76

95

Waggon

2.75

94

Octavia

2.65

91

Shada

2.58

88

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In addition to good all round agronomics and a good grain yield, Kelim produces more straw than all other spring barley varieties. This has been well proven by the AFBI (Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute) in Northern Ireland, the only region that assesses the straw yield of each variety. The table opposite shows that from 4 years of trials Kelim produces 14% more straw than Westminster, the next highest yielder, and the variety that was very popular with mixed farms for several years. It also has very stiff straw and excellent resistance to brackling making Kelim a safer to grow, even in fertile situations.

For more information please contact the seed department on:

01939 210777 e: richard.torr@wynnstay.co.uk

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GRASS SEED The Wynnstay range of grass seeds has grown to become one of the most popular ranges of mixtures in the UK. As well as attracting new customers this growth has been driven by an increased trend toward repeat ordering, one of the most positive indicators that our customers are pleased with the product, performance and value of the mixture range.

SHORT TERM LEYS: 1 - 2 YEARS FAST GRASS

TOWER

One year quick growing grass mixture.

If you want a silaging grass seed mixture with very fast establishment and even quicker growth, Fast Grass is the mix for you - the Westerwolds content makes it grow tall and fast for high productivity providing exceptional yielding and quality cut.

1-2 year bulky silage grass mixture.

If you want up to four cuts of high quality grass silage, Tower will not disappoint. Tower grass seed mix is made up of 100% Italian ryegrasses, enabling growth at the lowest temperatures of agricultural grasses therefore growing earliest in the spring and latest in the autumn.

MEDIUM TERM LEYS: 3 - 6 YEARS SQUIRE

FORTRESS

SHIELD

SOVEREIGN

3 year grass mix with red clover for high energy silage and aftermath grazing.

If you want to finish lambs faster or cut a high protein silage, Squire will suit your needs. Quick to establish, including Hybrid ryegrasses, Squire provide high yields and high water soluble carbohydrate (sugar) contents that can last for up to four years.

3-4 year heavy grass production with early grass growth.

Fortress is a grass seed mixture with good early spring growth suitable for an early cut or graze. This is a fast growing grass ley ideally suited to cutting with some light grazing, so if grazing is your priority have a look at Shield.

4 year quality grazer with silage potential.

Shield grass seed mix is ideal for short/medium term grazing; included is the hybrid ryegrass which provides good ground cover and very quick regrowth. Shield grass seed mix will produce a high quality first silage cut around the third week of May in a normal year.

4-6 year intensive dual purpose grass mix.

Sovereign is our bestselling grass seed mixture simply because it is specifically designed for intensive management of both cutting and grazing so suits most livestock farming systems as it’s so versatile.

LONG TERM LEYS: 6 YEARS+

KINGDOM Long term cutting and grazing grass mix.

The blend of intermediate and late perennials gives great flexibility for both cutting and grazing for potentially over 6 years.

We also supply seeds for: l Organic Leys l Over Seeding Mixtures l Root Seeds l Amenity Seed l Environmental Schemes l Horse & Pony Mixes

CRUSADER High sugar grazing with early bite.

A long-term grass mixture with good early spring growth making it ideal for turning ewes and lambs out onto. The high diploid content in the Crusader grass mix aids to create a very dense base to the sward.

HERALD Long term dual purpose grass seed mix.

Herald is a versatile grass seed mix for cutting and grazing, producing a very dense sward making it ideal for turning ewes and lambs out onto in early spring.

MAJESTIC Long term dairy pasture for rotational grazing.

Majestic grass seed mixture has a high proportion of Tetraploid ryegrass to give maximum grazing potential for your dairy enterprise.

ROYAL Proven long term cutting grass mixture.

Royal gives good aftermath grazing from the Tetraploid content.

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IMPERIAL Long term cutting and grazing grass mix.

Imperial grass seed mixture is made up of all late perennial ryegrasses to give excellent first cut silage. Late perennials also make the grass mix less likely to produce stemmy seed heads in the summer maintaining a lush leafy sward throughout the grass growing season.

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MAIZE TIME TO GET MAIZE VARIETIES SORTED With popular varieties always in demand, it is important to sort your 2016 maize plans and ensure you get the ones that will deliver in your situation.

The choice of maize variety is made easier because you can refer to the BSPB/NIAB Descriptive List. This independent guide compares all the key attributes of varieties and allows you to make a well informed choice.

After the difficult growing and harvesting season in many parts of the country in 2015, the focus will be on early maturing varieties with good early vigour because farmers are going to be keen to make sure they can get the crops into the clamps and not be left fighting the weather as happened this year. They will get away quickly and will allow an earlier harvest, which should ensure better harvesting conditions.

Equally importantly, an earlier harvest will increase the chances of getting the following crop established which will be important to reduce soil run off over the winter.

Once varieties have been shortlisted based on agronomic features and maturity date, the aim must be to then select those from the shortlist with the greatest milk production potential. The newer varieties in general have higher dry matter

yields, superior starch content and improved cell wall digestibility which together will mean more production from forage.

One new variety that has proved successful recently and has certainly caught the eye is Reason from Limagrain. At maturity class 12 it is very early and also has excellent early vigour making it suitable for short growth seasons. It is equally at home on favourable and more marginal sites.

It is one of the highest yielding very early options and, unusually for a variety in this maturity segment, it has exceptional cell wall digestibility combined with excellent starch content. While most people associate energy in maize with starch content, 50% of the available energy is within the cell walls. A variety with good cell wall digestibility will lead to higher energy content in the feed, building on the starch content.

Reason will be added to the Descriptive List for 2017 but you can get ahead of the game and grow it this year, ensuring a high yielding, early harvested crop.

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Dr Simon Pope Crop Protection Manager m: 07990 578545 simon.pope@wynnstay.co.uk

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