Agriculture

Keeping your Herd Healthy

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    Animal Health

    Keeping your livestock healthy is crucial for maintaining a successful farm operation. At McCaskie , we offer a wide range of animal health products, including medications, treatments, and vaccinations, to ensure your animals stay healthy and productive. Our experienced sales reps are knowledgeable about the latest animal health treatments and can help you choose the right products for your farm. Trust us to provide high-quality, reliable solutions to help keep your livestock healthy and thriving.

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    Animal Health Planning

    We know that a thriving farm begins with healthy animals. That's why we offer an animal health planning category designed to ensure your herd or flock stays in top shape. Our expert sales reps work with you to create a personalized health plan that covers everything from vaccinations to parasite control. We'll schedule regular check-ins to make sure your plan stays on track, and we'll ensure you always have the supplies you need. With McCaskie's animal health planning, you can rest assured that your animals are in good hands. Trust us to help you maintain the health and productivity of your farm.

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    Who is your Local Sales Representative?

    At McCaskie, we understand the importance of having a reliable and knowledgeable sales representative for your farm supplies needs. That's why we pride ourselves in providing top-quality products and exceptional customer service through our trusted network of local sales reps. Whether you're in the dairy, beef, or sheep industry, our experienced reps are here to assist you every step of the way. So, get to know your farming ally today and experience the McCaskie difference.

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    Dairy

    We don't just offer top-quality feed and dairy equipment. Our personalized consultation services ensure we understand your herd's unique needs. Trust us to recommend the best feed formulations and management strategies for optimal animal health and productivity. We're here to support your dairy farming success.

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    Beef

    We understand the unique needs of beef farmers like you. Our personalized consultation services are designed to assist you in optimizing your herd's health and feeding requirements. With our expertise, we can analyze your specific goals and challenges to recommend the best feed formulations, supplements, and management strategies. Count on McCaskie to be your trusted partner in achieving success in beef farming through expert consultation and top-quality products.

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    Ear Tags & Identification

    Livestock identification is not only important for farm management but also a legal requirement. We offer durable and easy-to-read tags, meeting all legal requirements for cattle, sheep, and pigs. With our comprehensive selection, you can be sure that your animals are properly identified, helping to ensure the safety and productivity of your farm. Our experienced sales reps are always on hand to provide guidance on the best products for your specific needs. Trust McCaskie for all your livestock identification needs.

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    Lambing

    Prepare for a successful 2025 lambing season with our essential tips. From pre-lambing preparation to postnatal care, we've got you covered with expert advice and resources to ensure the health and well-being of your flock.

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    Sheep

    Our tailored consultation services support you at every stage, from lambing to grazing to market. Count on us for expert guidance, personalized recommendations, and a commitment to your sheep's health, welfare, and long-term success. Let's nurture healthy, happy sheep together.

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    Hydration

    As farmers, we all know that hydration plays a crucial role in our livestock's health and well-being. But, have you ever stopped to think about how it affects your farm's profitability? The benefits of keeping your livestock hydrated extend far beyond just keeping them healthy.

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    Silage & Baling

    Ensuring a steady supply of high-quality silage is essential for the success of any livestock operation. At McCaskie, we offer a wide range of silage and baling products to help you produce top-quality feed for your animals. From baling twine and wrap to silage inoculants and preservatives, our range is designed to meet the needs of farms of all sizes. Our experienced sales reps can provide expert guidance on the best products and practices to help you produce the highest-quality feed for your livestock. Trust McCaskie for all your silage and baling needs.

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    Electric Fencing

    We are proud to offer the trusted and reliable products from Rutland fencing to help you protect your animals. As a market leader in electric fencing for over 35 years, Rutland is the go-to choice for farmers, riders, and smallholders. With a commitment to quality and affordability, Rutland provides solutions that meet the unique needs of the farming and equestrian communities. Count on McCaskie and Rutland for all your electric fencing needs.

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    Futurecow

    FutureCow's Teatscrubber Prep System provides an extremely effective and consistent process to wash, disinfect, dry, and stimulate the dairy cow's teats prior to milking. Available for large, medium and small dairy farms with any type of parlor.

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    Genomics

    Igenity is an advanced genomic profile portfolio for commercial beef and dairy that helps you make confident selections and breeding decisions for your herd, saving you both time and money.

  • FecPak G2

    FecPak G2

    FECPAKG2 is a diagnostic tool enabling fact-based parasite management practices, resulting in healthier, heavier stock. It records and models information so that it can be used to minimise parasite loads on pasture, saving farmers time and money.

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    Ratta Pest Defence

    Downland Ratta Pest Defence is a brand name for various rat and mouse poison products.

    These products are all for professional use only and should be used in accordance with the label instructions.

LIFELINE Lamb & Ewe

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UK’s No.1 Pre Lambing Product – A unique specialist pre-lambing feed and mineral bucket designed to benefit both ewe and unborn lamb.

Key features and benefits:

  • Original patented formulation and the only product proven by SRUC to increase colostrum quality, including a 25% increase in IgG levels.

  • Quality protein as sustainably sourced, protected soyabean meal to support milk and colostrum production.

  • High energy, from several sources, ideal for ewes at risk of twin lamb disease.

  • Includes a blend of nutritional boosters, including lactose, mannan-oligosaccharides and beta-glucans to support the ewe’s immune function and colostrum quality

  • Supports an easier lambing, and contains performance minerals (Availa Zinc), vitamins and trace elements, including good levels of selenium and vitamin E, to support ewe immunity and lamb vigour.

 

Ideal for:

  • Ewes from 6 weeks pre-lambing.

 

Available pack weights

  • 22.5kg buckets

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Optimise Livestock Health and Performance

Downland have launched a new look and a new name for a range of molassed supplement buckets!

Our Opti-Mol range is specially formulated to match a wide range of on-farm feeding systems and are the perfect way of supplementing livestock whilst reducing labour demands.

Ideal supplementation for grazing cattle and sheep to help support target growth rates, health, fertility and aid in the prevention of animal health issues such as grass staggers, lameness and mastitis.

  • Formulated with high quality raw materials and using the most readily available sources of micro-nutrients.

  • Developed using the latest research to ensure that each bucket provides the recommended levels of minerals, trace elements and vitamins for optimal livestock health and performance.

Speaking with your Local McCaskie Sales Representative or in any of our Country Stores we will provide unbiased advice and personalised solutions to meet your individual farm needs.

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Sheep GP

Mag Extra

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Cattle balancer

Cattle GP

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Blue container of Opti-Mol molassed supplement with a colorful design, labeled for use as a livestock supplement, with a capacity of 25 kg, manufactured by Downland.

Cattle Extra

Cattle Mag

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Breathe Rite

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Min Vit

Buzz off

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Green container of OPTI-MOL Mag Extra Plus Copper fertilizer with text about reducing risk and promoting lush grass, featuring symbols for grass, magnesium, and copper, with Downland brand logo.

Mag Extra Plus Copper

High Phos

Dry Cow

Suckler Extra