Judith Tooth
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
- 9
- Latest publication
- Sep 30, 2026
- Outlet visibility, for Farmers Weekly
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- Jul 17, 2026
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Vaginal prolapse in ewes: How big an issue is it? - Farmers Weekly (opens the original)
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Vaginal prolapse is well managed on many sheep farms, but vets should give guidance on the use of antibiotics, pain relief and retention methods to improve animal welfare and antimicrobial stewardship. Kent-based vet Sharminda Lockwood’s national survey of farmers in the 2024-25 lambing season found almost 70% gave painkillers when replacing a prolapse, and 80%% used a harness to keep it in place. Yet 6.5% were stitching up vulvas without local anaesthetic. See also: Advice on treatment for vagi
How farm's cattle-handling revamp ups efficiency and safety - Farmers Weekly (opens the original)
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Regularly weighing cattle is central to Robert Neill’s beef operation in the Scottish Borders. Progeny from his 380-cow suckler herd are taken to finishing weight – bulls this year are averaging 750kg and heifers 620kg – and sold live through the auction ring. “It’s all about knowing the market and knowing the customer – that’s why weighing is so important,” he says. Robert, who farms with wife Jac and sons Andrew, 26, and Harry, 24, at Upper Nisbet Farm, Jedburgh, has recently replaced the farm
Advice on reducing sheep rejections at abattoir - Farmers Weekly (opens the original)
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Lamb producers should study their kill sheets to see where they may be losing out and how they can reduce future risk, so they maximise financial returns. Whether it is a simple fix such as ensuring lambs are clean or a more complex health issue that needs addressing, the kill sheet can identify trends as well as flag anomalies. See also: Practical advice on reducing lamb losses from joint ill From lung and liver damage caused by parasites, to arthritic joints that stem from bacterial infections
FW Awards: Meet the 2026 Sheep Farmer of the Year finalists - Farmers Weekly (opens the original)
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This year’s finalists run diverse systems, but all recognise the value of good grassland management and healthy stock. See also: FW Awards: Meet the 2026 Poultry Farmer of the Year finalists A strong family team is the foundation for success at New House Farm where third-generation farmer Neil Brown farms with his dad, Lewis, his mum, Ann, and his wife, Emily. Together, they run a flock of North Country Mules, bought as ewe lambs at Kendal market. These lamb as hoggs to home-bred Blue Texel tups
How failed succession plan led to new beef and sheep setup - Farmers Weekly (opens the original)
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A progressive beef and sheep farmer in the Scottish Borders served notice to vacate the family farm after 32 years has succeeded in rebuilding a profitable business. Determined it would not finish his career in farming, Jim Logan kept faith that the resilient, low-input system he had developed would see him through. See also: How farming brothers are preparing for business succession Jim and his wife, Jane, say bringing their son, James, on board has also been instrumental in regrowing the busin
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