South EastSouth East Region - the region includes the counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire Hampshire, Kent, Isle of Wight, London, Oxfordshire, Surrey, West & East Sussex, Wiltshire.
The Regional Secretary is c/o NSA Head Office Malvern. To contact the Regional Secretary by e-mail, please use this link.
AGM Meeting
Don’t forget the South East Region AGM, farm walk and BBQ takes place next Wednesday, 25th August, FARM WALK—Commencing at 2.00 pm At Cherry Lodge Farm, on Parsonage Down National Nature Reserve,Shrewton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 4ET, by kind invitation of Natural England Please follow link for full details
Parasite Control Workshop 23rd June
Parasite Control Workshop Pickney Bush Farm, Newchurch, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0BZCourtesy of Mrs Violet Link & Mrs Helen Langrish Wednesday 23rd June 5.00 – 9.00pm EBLEX, in conjunction with Livestock Health South East and the SCOPS programme (Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep), bring you this FREE informative and practical workshop. The presentations will highlight the importance of controlling parasites in sheep both external (scab, flystrike, lice etc) and internal (roundworms, fluke etc) over the summer months. Programme 5.00 pm Registration and refreshments 5.30 pm Introduction – Katie Brian, EBLEX 5.45 pm SCOPS principles in action at Pickney Bush Farm – Hugh Skinner, Farmer and Independent Vet 6.25 pm Effective control of scab, lice and blowfly - Dr Peter Bates, Veterinary Medical Entomology Consultancy (VMEC) 7.05 pm Split into 2 rotating groups: Group 1 – Practical demonstration of pour on application, calibrating equipment and correct equipment to use – Lynne Gollop, Novartis Group 2 – Practical advice on the Sustainable Control of Parasites Programme – Hugh Skinner 8.30 pm Questions and close To register your FREE place ring Hellen or Sandra at EBLEX on 01904 771211 / 0870 609 1840 or
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EBLEX is a division of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
Parasite Control Workshop 15th June
Parasite Control Workshop Tuckey Farm, East Claydon Road, Winslow, MK18 3ND Courtesy of Mr Richard Haynes Tuesday 15th June 5.00 – 9.00pm EBLEX, in conjunction with Livestock Health South East and the SCOPS programme (Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep), bring you this FREE informative and practical workshop. The presentations will highlight the importance of controlling parasites in sheep both external (scab, flystrike, lice etc) and internal (roundworms, fluke etc) over the summer months. Programme 5.00 pm Registration and refreshments 5.30 pm Introduction – Katie Brian, EBLEX 5.45 pm SCOPS principles in action at Tuckey Farm – Chris Trower, Local Vet 6.25 pm Effective control of scab, lice and blowfly - Dr Peter Bates, Veterinary Medical Entomology Consultancy (VMEC) 7.05 pm Split into 2 rotating groups: Group 1 – Practical demonstration of pour on application, calibrating equipment and correct equipment to use – Novartis Group 2 – Practical advice on the Sustainable Control of Parasites Programme – Chris Trower, Larkmead Veterinary Group 8.30 pm Questions and close To register your FREE place ring Hellen or Sandra at EBLEX on 01904 771211 / 0870 609 1840 or
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EBLEX is a division of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
EBLEX meeting Friday 21 May 10.30a.m., Plumpton College
Improving Health through Understanding Fluke and Grassland Management The Sussex Rural Business Centre, Plumpton College, Ditchling Road, Plumpton, nr Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3AE Friday 21st May, 10.30am – 2.30pm EBLEX offer this informative FREE lunchtime meeting to discuss grassland management, health planning and liver fluke. The college is taking part in GrassWatch, an England-wide Grassland Monitoring Project. Hear details of this, in addition to best practice for grazing management. With Liver Fluke incidences on the increase, and the negative effect fluke damage has on liveweight gain, a local vet will highlight how to treat and control the disease. Programme 10.30am Arrival and registration
11.00am Introduction - Katie Brian, EBLEX
11.10am Introduction to GrassWatch and Best Practice for Grazing Management
– Dr Liz Genever, EBLEX Scientist
12.00pm Lunch
12.30pm Liver Fluke – Treatment, control and prevention
– Nanja Verkuijl – Cliffe Vets
1.15pm Farm Walk
2.15pm Questions and close To book your FREE place ring Hellen or Sandra on 0870 609 1840or email
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EBLEX meeting Monday 24 May 10.30am, Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester
Improving Health Through Understanding Fluke and Grassland Management Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester,
Gloucestershire, GL7 6JS Monday 24th May, 10.30am – 2.30pm EBLEX offer this informative FREE lunchtime meeting to discuss grassland management, health planning and liver fluke. The college is taking part in GrassWatch, an England-wide Grassland Monitoring Project. Hear details of this, in addition to best practice for grazing management. With Liver Fluke incidences on the increase, and the negative effect fluke damage has on liveweight gain, a local vet will highlight how to treat and control the disease. Programme
10.30am Arrival and registration
11.00am Welcome – Katie Brian, EBLEX and Chris Brough, Lecturer RAC
11.10am Introduction to GrassWatch and Best Practice for Grazing –
Dr Liz Genever, EBLEX Livestock Scientist
12.00pm Lunch
12.30pm Liver Fluke – Treatment, control and prevention – Jim Babb,
Benson & Babb Vets
1.00pm Farm Walk
2.15pm Questions and close To book your FREE place ring Hellen or Sandra on 0870 609 1840 or email
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Grassland Event Wednesday 19th May 9.45am
Wednesday 19th May 2010, 9.45am – 4.30pm Barrington Park Village Hall, Great Barrington, Burford, Oxford, OX18 4URBy kind permission of Richard Wingfield EBLEX, in association with the Soil Association and Livestock Health South East, offer this informative FREE event to inspire producers on the best practice for grassland management. The focus will be on short term fertility building leys, raising awareness of novel techniques, including legumes and forage grazing, promoting organic techniques and efficient grassland opportunities. Programme 09.45am Coffee and Registration
10.15am Welcome and Introduction – Phil Stocker, Director of Farmer and
Grower Relations – Soil Association
10.30am Barrington Park Case Study – Adrian Dolby, Barrington Park
Estate Manager
11.00am Getting the Soil Conditions Right – Lois Philipps, Abacus Organic
Associates
11.20am Planning Your Ley – Charlie Morgan, Grass Master, formerly of IGER
11.40am Grazing for Health – Peter May, Drove Veterinary Practice
12.00pm Panel questions and discussion
12.30pm Lunch
1.45pm Depart to view field sites
2.00pm Field sites in 4 groups
– Soil, Legume Link, Grazing Management and Silage Making
4.15pm Return to Village Hall for tea
4.30pm Summary and close To register your FREE place ring Hellen or Sandra at EBLEX on 0870 609 1840, or
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EBLEX meeting - Grazing and Health for the Summer Season - Monday 10 May 5pm, Basildon
Grazing and Health for the Summer Season
Monday 10th May 2010 5.00 – 8.00pm Marsh Farm, Vange By-Pass, Basildon, SS16 4QG By kind permission of Tim and Alex Sell Join EBLEX at this FREE meeting, discussing how to improve health during the grazing season. This will include grassland considerations for the summer season. In addition, a local vet will discuss fluke and other topical health issues that need to be considered during turnout. 5.00pm Registration and refreshments (including a light supper)
5.30pm Introduction – Michael Richardson, EBLEX Regional Manager and
Alex Sell, Marsh Farm
5.45pm Planning your grazing season – Liz Genever, EBLEX Scientist
6.15pm Health implications for the grazing season – Julian Dare, Northpoint
Veterinary Services
6.45pm Farm Walk with Alex, Liz and Julian
7.45pm Questions and the opportunity for one-to-one discussion
8.00pm Close To register for your FREE place ring Hellen or Sandra on 0870 609 1840 / 01904 771211 or email:
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Farm Summary Marsh Farm has around 100 suckler cows (50% spring, 50% autumn calving) with an extra 31 heifers being added into the herd this year. The aim is to increase the herd to 150 in the next few years. The commercial cows are put to Limousin bulls. The focus on spring calving cows is to reduce the wintering costs. Within the 100, there are 34 pedigree South Devons which are bred pure and some of the heifers will be used as replacements for the commercial herd. The aim for the commercial herd is to be South Devon based. In addition there are 100 Suffolk and Suffolk X Mule ewes (lambing late March/early April), put to Southdown rams. The farm has 350 acres of grassland - 250 rented from RSPB with some grazing restriction; the majority being managed by sward height targets for the birds. Some hay is made on this environmental grazing land. Thirty autumn calving cows graze a field with free range chickens from May to August. 100 acres of grassland is close to the farm with 70 acres of silage ground, (high yielding perennial ryegrass mixtures) and 20-30 acres of permanent pasture rotationally grazed with ewes, lambs and show stock. Depending on the year and availability of grass, hay is made on the land close to the farm which is sold to horse owners. Due to an increase in stock numbers and shed capacity, yearling stores have been sold with the aim of steers being sold as stores and heifers being finished. The majority of lambs are finished on grass with aftermath grazing being used. All stock is turned out by the beginning of May.
EBLEX Liver Fluke, Export Opportunities & EID meeting - Wed 28 April 6.30pm Ashford Market
Liver Fluke, Export Opportunities and EID MeetingWednesday 28th April 2010, 6.30pm – 9.00pm Amos Hall, Ashford Market, Monument Way, Orbital Park, Ashford, TN24 0HB EBLEX and Ashford Market offer this informative FREE evening meeting to discuss liver fluke, export opportunities and EID. With Liver Fluke incidences on the increase, and the negative effect fluke damage has on liveweight gain, a local vet will highlight how to treat and control the disease. An EBLEX representative will discuss the current market situation and give an overview of export opportunities for beef and sheep. In addition, a market auctioneer will cover the problems associated with EID. Programme 6.30pm Arrival and refreshments (including light supper)
7.00pm Introduction – Alwyn Davies, Auctioneer, Ashford Market
7.05pm Liver Fluke – Treatment, control and prevention – Hugh Skinner, local vet
Liver fluke is on the rise and causing concerns across the beef/
sheep sectors. Hear how to prevent this parasitic disease and keep your
stock growing well to maximise your returns.
7.50pm Export opportunities for beef, lamb and offal – Dr Phil Hadley, EBLEX
With the weak pound the export market is stronger than ever for both
beef and sheepmeat. Phil will highlight the market opportunities in Europe
and further afield.
8.30pm The impact of EID on producers and markets – Alwyn Davies
8.50pm Questions and close To register your FREE place ring Hellen or Sandra at EBLEX on 0870 609 1840, or
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EBLEX Liver Fluke and Export Opportunities meeting - Wed 28 April 11.30a.m. Liphook
Liver Fluke and Export Opportunities MeetingWednesday 28th April 2010, 11.30am – 1.30pm Liphook Millennium Hall, 2-10 Ontario Way, Liphook, GU30 7LD EBLEX offer this informative FREE lunchtime meeting to discuss liver fluke and export opportunities. With Liver Fluke incidences on the increase, and the negative effect fluke damage has on liveweight gain, a local vet will highlight how to treat and control the disease. An EBLEX representative will discuss the current market situation and give an overview of export opportunities for beef and sheep. Programme 11.30am Arrival and refreshments (including light lunch) 1
2.00pm Introduction – Jonathan Eckley, EBLEX Regional Manager
12.05pm Liver Fluke – Treatment, control and prevention - local vet TBC
12.50pm Export opportunities for beef, lamb and offal – Dr Phil Hadley, EBLEX
1.30pm Questions and close To register your FREE place ring Hellen or Sandra at EBLEX on 0870 609 1840, or
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EBLEX Winter Silage and Costings Meeting - Salisbury Thursday 11th March 7.00 p.m.
EBLEX Winter Silage and Costings Meeting Thursday 11th March 2010, 7.00 – 9.30pm
Salisbury Market, Salisbury Agricultural Centre, Salisbury Rd, Netherhampton,
Salisbury, SP2 8RH Join EBLEX and discover how to make better silage. Simple techniques will improve quality, reducing your bought-in feed costs next winter. A renowned grassland expert will discuss this and delegates are invited to bring along silage samples for assessment on the evening. In addition, an AHDB economist will present an interactive “What If?” costings session. Programme 7.00pm Arrival and refreshments including a light supper
7.30pm Introduction – Dr Liz Genever, EBLEX Scientist
7.45pm Best practice for silage making – Charlie Morgan (formerly of IBERS)
8.30pm What-if? Workshop – Mark Topliff, AHDB Economist What makes the key difference to your business? Bring some
information along for us to discuss. 9.00pm Silage assessment – Charlie Morgan 9.30pm Questions and close To register for your FREE place, please ring Hellen and Sandra on 0870 609 1840 or email
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. This event is supported by the South West Regional Vocational Training Scheme (VTS), operated by Duchy College Rural Business School. VTS is a Regional Development Agency (RDA) funded initiative through the Rural Development Programme for England RDPE).
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