As the first frosts arrive, preparing for winter becomes a priority. Just as cars need preparing for harsher driving conditions, so calves need extra energy and an immune system booster if they are to thrive through the colder months.

The H5N8 strain of avian influenza was confirmed at a turkey fattening farm near Northallerton on Saturday (28th November).

Beef and sheep farmer Eoin Kelly, of Crockataggart Farms, discusses the key to boosting lamb survival rate and flock profitability with Provita technical sales director George Shaw.