Why weighing and electronic identification?
Are my young cattle growing according to the curve? How are my beef cattle doing? Are my lambs ready for slaughter? Just some of the questions a farmer asks himself regularly. Often, the answer to these questions is given based on the age of the animal. However, Gallagher offers a better way to make decisions: with data.
By weighing and using electronic identification, livestock farmers can make better decisions in areas such as power supply, growth, medication, breeding selection and time of sale.
Protect your livestock & crops against wild animals
Wild animals increasingly cause damage to livestock and crops. Deer and wild boar, for example, can do considerable damage to crops. Think of a pasture with maize where wild boar have flattened the maize plants. They can also transmit diseases to animals in the area.
Foxes pose a danger to lambs, young goats, chickens, geese, and piglets and can be seriously injured or even killed by this predator. To prevent damage to crops and animals, Gallagher recommends installing a fence around the pasture.
Grazing in autumn
Autumn is coming! Grass growth declines and its composition changes. The grass contains more protein but less sugar, which reduces palatability. Wet conditions and trampling exacerbate this. However, with some small adjustments, you can make the most of autumn grass and keep it short going into winter.
In this article, we look at extending the grazing season for cows, winter grazing for sheep and storing your fences when the grazing season ends.
Maximising cattle growth through efficient use of autumn grass
September is often still a great month to grow your sheep or beef cattle on pasture grass. By smart grazing, you get the most out of it, resulting in a significant gain in meat. A high feed intake with a high share of protein is crucial here.
Autumn grass contains a lot of protein, this is because mineralisation in the soil is then running at full speed. Due to wet weather conditions, keeping the grass tasty can be a challenge.
In this article, you will read how to get the most out of autumn grass.
Mobile fences for sheep
If you have your sheep running in many different places, use mobile fences. Unlike permanent fences, mobile fences can be moved easily. However, erecting and dismantling a fence can be a lot of work. To make this easier, Gallagher has some clever solutions for you!
Safe fencing for your horse
A good fence is very important for your horse's safety and well-being. A good fence helps prevent your horse from breaking out and/or getting injured. It also protects your horse from game or other unwanted intruders.
Maximum grass, minimum effort: efficient fence building and grazing with Gallagher
There are many options for grazing livestock. While some choose permanent fences combined with rotational stand grazing, others opt for strip grazing using mobile fences. In addition, some plots lend themselves better to grazing than others, but nothing is impossible.
Maximum control and safety with a smart i Series fence from Gallagher
How do you detect that there is a problem with your fence? Is it when animals walk on the wrong side of the electric fence? Or do you regularly use a tester to check whether the wire still has sufficient voltage? Gallagher's i Series solution sets a new standard in animal fence safety. With advanced technology, it continuously ensures the effectiveness of the fence and increases the safety of your animals in the pasture.
Insulated Line Post - a complete reinvention of the fencing post
Gallagher's new Insulated Line Post, a unique and extremely durable post for semi-permanent and permanent fencing. The Insulated Line Post is completely self-insulating and easy to install.
Unlocking Agricultural Advancements: Grant Opportunities Across the UK
In a significant boost for the agricultural sector, the UK government and devolved administrations are continually offering a wide array of grants aimed at supporting farmers, landowners, and rural businesses in their efforts to innovate and sustainably expand their operations. From England's rolling hills to the rugged landscapes of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, these grants provide excellent opportunities for the implementation of cutting-edge technology and practices in farming.
Sun or rain, day or night; you can rely on solar energisers
No access to mains power and no more lugging around batteries? Gallagher has the solution; solar energisers! Since 1980, Gallagher has been a leader in the development of these innovative systems and launched the first energiser with an integrated solar panel.
Vidoflex electric fence polywire in different variants, what are the differences?
The Vidoflex electric fence polywire comes in 4 different variants; Vidoflex 3, Vidoflex 6, Vidoflex 9 Plus and Vidoflex 12 Plus. The quality differs and we tell you more about that in the text below.
Save time and money with a solar powered energiser
Who doesn't know them: battery-operated electric fence energisers. For a long time, these devices were seen as the best solution for remote or mobile electric fences. Their low purchase cost often makes these devices a very economical choice. Some users experience battery energisers as relatively high-maintenance. You need to check regularly whether the device is still working properly and charge or replace the battery. Apart from the time this costs you, you run the risk of running out of battery power while there are animals in the field and you are occasionally dealing with a heavy battery.
Maximum control and safety with Gallagher's i Series system
How do you detect if there is a problem with your fence. When your animals escape to wrong side of the fence? Or when you use a fence tested to check the voltage? In case there is a failure, you would like to be informed as soon as possible and solve the problem as soon as possible.
New technology makes weighing easy: from notepad to cloud
How well do you know your animals? Can you tell your herd apart and know their origins and offspring? Then you have come a long way. But do you also know what you don't know? Did you know that many decisions you make for your animals every day are based on a standard weight at a certain age? Like humans, no animal is the same and each develops in a unique way. By making your decisions not based on age but on individual weight, you can make better decisions around feeding, growth, medication, breeding selection and the best time to sell your animal.
Battery maintenance for energisers: how the battery survives the winter
Mobile energisers are available in various models, including those powered by 9V batteries, rechargeable batteries or solar energy. All these devices run on a battery. Is your mobile energiser going into winter storage? Then the battery needs extra attention.
This is how you keep your fencing in order during long dry spells
Large parts of Europe have had long dry spells for quite a number of months already. A stable area of high pressure is keeping temperatures high and there is little or no precipitation. In many countries, crops require irrigation and the chance of fires increases day by day.
Maximising results from autumn grass with strip grazing
Autumn is once again upon us. This means the days are getting shorter and wetter. As a result, grass growth slows down and stops altogether later in the season. After a dry summer with little grass growth and limited nitrogen uptake and leaching, grass growth picks up once more when autumn comes with more precipitation. Due to the abundant nitrogen in the soil, the grass has a high protein content. This makes autumn grass very valuable.
Wintergrazing
After a beautiful summer, the days are getting shorter, colder and wetter. Autumn sets in and gradually many animals go back into their stables. The weather becomes worse and nature prepares to settle down for the winter. The moist ground makes it no longer possible to let heavier animals like cows graze the land or use farm machinery.