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| Keatinge, Ray. |
| This is the final report of Defra project 0F0171. This text has been extracted from the Executive Summary at the start of the attached report. In support of its policy to expand organic farming, MAFF sponsors a programme of research and extension (through Organic Conversion Information Service) to provide information to producers on organic systems of production. The purpose of this review is to provide a comprehensive framework which sets out clearly the content and key results of current European research programmes. The overall objective was to increase the body of knowledge and information available to UK producers and extension workers, and to help direct UK research effort. The priority was to examine northern and western European research... |
| Tipo: Report |
Palavras-chave: "Organics" in general; Research communication and quality; Technology transfer. |
| Ano: 2000 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/8150/1/OF0171_180_FRP.pdf |
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| Keatinge, Ray. |
| This is the final report from Defra project OF0147 To study the potential of organic farming in the hills and uplands, a comparison of organic and conventional production systems at similar stocking rates was made at ADAS Redesdale. This was supported by additional assessments in two further organic flocks, managed at reduced stocking rates, and by data collection on 10 commercial organic farms. Data were provided on physical and financial performance, animal health and welfare, and changes in botanical composition. Specific studies were done to quantify the potential of novel crops for parasite control, the performance of treated and untreated animal manures, and the requirement for trace element supplementation in organic hill stock. The attached... |
| Tipo: Report |
Palavras-chave: Technology transfer; Biodiversity and ecosystem services; Sheep and goats; Health and welfare; Farm economics. |
| Ano: 2001 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/8087/1/OF0147_1803_FRP.pdf |
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| Keatinge, Ray; Jackson, Frank; Kyriazakis, Ilias; Cork, Susan A. |
| This report was presented at the UK Organic Research 2002 Conference. Organic farmers have taken a lead in attempting to reduce dependence on pharmaceutical control of parasites in farmed livestock. Focussing on management and nutrition, the objective of this research is to further develop control strategies, which can support and increase the flexibility of clean grazing systems for sheep and cattle. The approach has been to combine on-farm epidemiological studies, with replicated experiments, in order to develop and demonstrate better systems of control applicable to UK organic farms. Preliminary data from the first years' epidemiological studies are presented in this paper. |
| Tipo: Conference paper, poster, etc. |
Palavras-chave: Animal husbandry; Health and welfare. |
| Ano: 2002 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/8454/1/keatinge_Parasite_control_strategies.pdf |
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| Deane, Joanne C; Warren, John; Findlay, Liz; Dagleish, Mark P; Cork, Susan C; Jackson, Frank; Keatinge, Ray. |
| This report was presented at the UK Organic Research 2002 Conference. The study was designed to examine the hypothesis that chicory (Cichorium intybus) and Lotus sp. (Lotus corniculatus) have the potential to affect the naturally acquired nematode burden in grazed lambs. Organic male castrate lambs (48) with a naturally acquired parasite burden grazed replicate combination plots (0.6 ha) of chicory, Lotus corniculatus, perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) and white clover (Trifolium repens). Lamb performance was determined by weekly weight gain and condition score assessments. Nematode burden was assessed by individual lamb faecal egg count (FEC) before and after drenching (levamisole). The range of parasitic helminths present was assessed by faecal culture... |
| Tipo: Conference paper, poster, etc. |
Palavras-chave: Pasture and forage crops; Sheep and goats; Health and welfare. |
| Ano: 2002 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/8371/1/Deane_chicory_lotus_nematodes_lambs.pdf |
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| Keatinge, Ray. |
| This is the final report of Defra project OF0187. The attached report starts with a detailed Executive Summary, from which this text is a short extract. The aim of this experiment (1999-2001) was to investigate the agronomic effects of applying treated and untreated farmyard manure and slurry to an organically managed, upland clover/ryegrass pasture. Seven main treatments were imposed in a split plot, randomised complete block design, simulating inputs from organic and conventional systems at ADAS Redesdale. The main treatments were; composted (Treatment A) and uncomposted (B) FYM; aerated (C) and unaerated (D) cattle slurry; ammonium nitrate (E); and a zero nitrogen control (F). A further control treatment (G), to which slurry was applied only in 1996,... |
| Tipo: Report |
Palavras-chave: Pasture and forage crops; Farm nutrient management; Animal husbandry. |
| Ano: 2001 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/8173/1/OF0187_2158_FRP.pdf |
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