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0:00:06 > 0:00:11- Farmers frustrated with broadband. - Has it affected their businesses?
0:00:11 > 0:00:15- There are cases where cables - have reached the poles...
0:00:15 > 0:00:20- ..but haven't been connected and - the project hasn't been completed.
0:00:20 > 0:00:27- Also on the programme, - a family invests 1m in its future.
0:00:27 > 0:00:30- I'm grateful to Mam and Dad - for investing the money.
0:00:31 > 0:00:34- We have to make the investment work.
0:00:35 > 0:00:38- How to avoid pitfalls - during the lambing season.
0:00:39 > 0:00:42- If the lamb doesn't suckle, - it could get hypothermia.
0:00:45 > 0:00:49- With more agricultural services - moving on line...
0:00:49 > 0:00:52- ..a fast and effective - broadband connection...
0:00:52 > 0:00:55- ..is more important now - than ever before.
0:00:55 > 0:01:00- To improve the service throughout - Wales, the Welsh Government...
0:01:00 > 0:01:03- ..awarded the Superfast Cymru - project to Openreach.
0:01:03 > 0:01:06- That project - has now been completed...
0:01:06 > 0:01:09- ..but some are still waiting - and are unhappy with the result.
0:01:12 > 0:01:15- I live on a farm - just outside Llandysul.
0:01:15 > 0:01:20- Our broadband is extremely poor.
0:01:20 > 0:01:22- It affects my work...
0:01:22 > 0:01:26- ..when I'm loading photos - from charity events.
0:01:26 > 0:01:31- I also upload videos - of fundraising concerts.
0:01:31 > 0:01:36- I can't upload them because - the broadband's too slow to do so.
0:01:37 > 0:01:39- I have terrible problems - with broadband.
0:01:40 > 0:01:44- I live less than two miles, as the - crow flies, from the Welsh Assembly.
0:01:44 > 0:01:47- I get half a meg of broadband - to my house.
0:01:47 > 0:01:49- I can't get broadband - to my farm cottage.
0:01:49 > 0:01:54- I cannot get broadband to my milking - parlour and I am really frustrated.
0:01:54 > 0:01:57- We've heard a lot - from the Assembly...
0:01:58 > 0:02:03- ..about how they've rolled out - broadband to 80-90% of Wales.
0:02:04 > 0:02:08- In our area, - and across rural Wales...
0:02:09 > 0:02:14- ..it has to be sorted out to allow - us to run our businesses properly.
0:02:17 > 0:02:23- Critical to making this investment - work is proper infrastructure.
0:02:23 > 0:02:27- Superfast broadband - and reliable 5G coverage.
0:02:31 > 0:02:35- Some weeks ago on Ffermio, we heard - Michael Gove and Lesley Griffiths...
0:02:36 > 0:02:39- ..challenging Welsh farmers - to be more ambitious...
0:02:39 > 0:02:41- ..by expanding their businesses.
0:02:42 > 0:02:45- With all the problems - surrounding broadband...
0:02:45 > 0:02:47- ..how will that be possible?
0:02:49 > 0:02:53- Bythynnod Cwmcoedog - relies heavily on broadband.
0:02:53 > 0:02:58- Tourists from across the world - book online to visit the cottages.
0:02:58 > 0:03:01- They expect Wi-Fi access - when they're on holiday.
0:03:02 > 0:03:07- Arwel Davies feels this is having - a negative effect on his business.
0:03:08 > 0:03:12- Visitors make their enquiries - and book online.
0:03:12 > 0:03:15- We promote - and market ourselves online.
0:03:15 > 0:03:21- If we don't have sufficient speeds - to reply, they'll move on...
0:03:21 > 0:03:23- ..to another company
0:03:23 > 0:03:26- We invested in satellite - broadband...
0:03:27 > 0:03:31- ..but it's more expensive - than standard broadband.
0:03:31 > 0:03:34- We're constantly making enquiries.
0:03:34 > 0:03:38- They told us two to three years ago - that we'd have it within months.
0:03:39 > 0:03:40- We haven't heard a thing...
0:03:40 > 0:03:43- ..and we don't know - when we're likely to have it.
0:03:47 > 0:03:51- Last year, I visited Dafydd - and Lynda Morris in Llanrhystud.
0:03:52 > 0:03:56- They'd invested in a milking parlour - which relied on internet access.
0:03:57 > 0:04:01- They paid an additional premium for - a satellite to improve the process.
0:04:02 > 0:04:04- A year later, they're still waiting.
0:04:04 > 0:04:10- Openreach haven't connected to - the cable 20 yards from their house.
0:04:10 > 0:04:13- Very little has changed.
0:04:13 > 0:04:15- BT has been and installed a box.
0:04:16 > 0:04:21- You can get fibre through the box - but nothing's been connected.
0:04:21 > 0:04:26- We've paid for 4G for the robots - because you need internet access.
0:04:26 > 0:04:31- If something's wrong with them, - the people who fix them...
0:04:31 > 0:04:34- ..need remote access - over the internet to send updates.
0:04:34 > 0:04:37- Everything is linked - to the internet.
0:04:37 > 0:04:41- If we didn't have it, - I don't know how we'd function.
0:04:45 > 0:04:49- Daioni has benefitted - from the government's scheme.
0:04:49 > 0:04:53- The company is based - in Boncath, Pembrokeshire.
0:04:53 > 0:04:57- The situation improved - three years ago.
0:04:58 > 0:05:01- We export many products - and that's increased over time.
0:05:02 > 0:05:04- Hong Kong - is one of our biggest markets.
0:05:04 > 0:05:10- It's important to us because we have - a small window to speak to people...
0:05:10 > 0:05:13- ..because of the time difference.
0:05:13 > 0:05:16- We come into the office at 8.00am.
0:05:16 > 0:05:21- We only have an hour to speak - to them before they finish work.
0:05:21 > 0:05:25- It's very important for us to have - fast broadband to contact them.
0:05:27 > 0:05:31- It's crucial to have fast broadband - or the business can't grow.
0:05:36 > 0:05:40- Some are happy, others feel - frustrated with the situation.
0:05:40 > 0:05:43- In a recent report from the NFU...
0:05:43 > 0:05:48- ..91% of farmers believe broadband - is crucial to their businesses...
0:05:48 > 0:05:52- ..but only 59% believe - their connection is fast enough.
0:05:52 > 0:05:55- Who's responsible - for that situation?
0:05:57 > 0:06:01- The Superfast Wales project was - funded by the Welsh Government...
0:06:01 > 0:06:04- ..but Openreach, - part of the BT Group...
0:06:04 > 0:06:08- ..was responsible - for completing the day-to-day work.
0:06:08 > 0:06:13- The target was to reach 690,000 - homes. Was this figure reached?
0:06:15 > 0:06:22- We've introduced a network - that allows over 700,000 people...
0:06:22 > 0:06:25- ..to access speeds of over 30mb.
0:06:25 > 0:06:28- We're working - with the Welsh Government...
0:06:29 > 0:06:31- ..to show that it's been completed.
0:06:31 > 0:06:34- We've heard - from very frustrated farmers...
0:06:34 > 0:06:38- ..where cables have reached a pole - within 20 yards of the business...
0:06:39 > 0:06:44- ..and they've been there - for up to a year...
0:06:44 > 0:06:46- ..but there's still no connection.
0:06:47 > 0:06:49- Why hasn't the final work - been completed?
0:06:50 > 0:06:53- There are cases where cables - have reached the poles.
0:06:54 > 0:07:00- People don't realise how far back - the service has to be connected...
0:07:00 > 0:07:03- ..to reach the network behind it.
0:07:03 > 0:07:08- We've sometimes given work to - contractors to work on the poles.
0:07:08 > 0:07:13- They've completed that work but - we've had problems further back...
0:07:13 > 0:07:18- ..which means the project - hasn't been completed properly.
0:07:18 > 0:07:22- We have to return to finish the work - on the poles...
0:07:22 > 0:07:25- ..when we've been able - to sort out the problems...
0:07:25 > 0:07:27- ..further back in the network.
0:07:29 > 0:07:34- The minister responsible - for this specific scheme...
0:07:34 > 0:07:38- ..and Wales' digital infrastructure - is Julie James.
0:07:38 > 0:07:41- Last week she announced - that an additional 80m...
0:07:41 > 0:07:45- ..would be made available - to connect almost 100,000 homes.
0:07:45 > 0:07:49- What's her response - to the complaints from farmers?
0:07:50 > 0:07:53- Can you understand - farmers' frustration?
0:07:53 > 0:07:57- They've diversified, many have gone - down the tourist route.
0:07:57 > 0:08:02- It's difficult for many to access - what they've been pushed towards.
0:08:02 > 0:08:04- We have every sympathy with that.
0:08:04 > 0:08:08- There are two or three elements - to the offer for farmers.
0:08:08 > 0:08:12- Many farmers are connected to - Superfast, we're pleased with that.
0:08:12 > 0:08:15- Those who aren't may be - in the phases of the next project.
0:08:15 > 0:08:19- We're announcing - three different phases.
0:08:19 > 0:08:23- We'll pick up the people - the last project nearly got to.
0:08:24 > 0:08:27- There are about 2,500 of those, - we'll pick them up.
0:08:27 > 0:08:31- There's another set of people who - had a build start towards them...
0:08:31 > 0:08:34- ..but didn't get anywhere near them.
0:08:34 > 0:08:37- We're negotiating - about what we do with that.
0:08:38 > 0:08:42- For farmers who have diversified - into tourism...
0:08:42 > 0:08:45- ..we have - a business exploitation team.
0:08:45 > 0:08:48- It's important to get in touch - with those.
0:08:48 > 0:08:53- Quite often, farmers have waited - for Superfast to get to them...
0:08:53 > 0:08:57- ..it's got to them and they've - discovered it's not enough.
0:08:57 > 0:09:00- We have vouchers for that, - don't wait.
0:09:06 > 0:09:09- Only time will tell - if access to fast broadband...
0:09:09 > 0:09:11- ..will improve in rural Wales.
0:09:12 > 0:09:17- With all the uncertainty in the - industry, every weapon is needed...
0:09:17 > 0:09:21- ..to communicate and promote - our produce on every continent.
0:09:22 > 0:09:28- After the break, Meinir joins - one family as it faces the future.
0:09:28 > 0:09:30- Join us after the break.
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0:09:43 > 0:09:47- Many farm sons and daughters dream - about the freedom and opportunity...
0:09:47 > 0:09:49- ..to become farmers themselves.
0:09:49 > 0:09:54- That's what happened to Owain - Rees, Treclyn Isaf, Eglwyswrw...
0:09:54 > 0:09:57- ..at the young age - of 19 years old.
0:09:58 > 0:10:02- Earlier this year, Owain, - girlfriend Britt, Alfie the dog...
0:10:02 > 0:10:07- ..and 200 dairy cows moved - from Ceredigion to Pembrokeshire...
0:10:08 > 0:10:09- ..to start an exciting journey.
0:10:10 > 0:10:14- Owain, after two years - of planning and building...
0:10:14 > 0:10:17- ..the cattle are in - and you've started to milk.
0:10:17 > 0:10:19- Yes, they're in.
0:10:19 > 0:10:21- They all seemed to have - settled here now.
0:10:22 > 0:10:26- They're producing milk, they're - eating more, they're drinking more.
0:10:26 > 0:10:28- Everything's improved.
0:10:29 > 0:10:31- Has their performance improved - since moving here?
0:10:31 > 0:10:35- Each cow is producing - two additional litres.
0:10:35 > 0:10:38- The investment - has paid dividends already.
0:10:39 > 0:10:41- Yes, it's been a success already.
0:10:41 > 0:10:43- How much was the investment?
0:10:43 > 0:10:45- About a million in total.
0:10:45 > 0:10:47- It's a lot of money.
0:10:47 > 0:10:51- It's a great opportunity for me. - I'm a young man starting out.
0:10:51 > 0:10:54- I'm grateful to Mam and Dad - for investing the money...
0:10:54 > 0:11:02- ..so we just have to work hard now - and hope it'll pay for itself.
0:11:02 > 0:11:07- How has your life changed compared - to the time before investment.
0:11:07 > 0:11:11- It's changed so much.
0:11:12 > 0:11:15- We used to milk 20 hours a day, - we're now down to three hours a day.
0:11:16 > 0:11:19- An hour and a half in the morning, - an hour and a half at night.
0:11:19 > 0:11:21- That allows us - to do other farm work.
0:11:22 > 0:11:24- Four of us - used to work on the farm...
0:11:24 > 0:11:26- ..we can get away - with two or three now.
0:11:27 > 0:11:32- We have more time to spend with - the cattle and work on the cattle.
0:11:32 > 0:11:36- Everything is easier, - everything is better.
0:11:36 > 0:11:38- Everyone's happier.
0:11:38 > 0:11:42- We have lives that allow us - to do things outside farming.
0:11:42 > 0:11:47- It's important - to have interests outside farming.
0:11:48 > 0:11:53- Owain's father, Aled, was the first - winner of Fferm Ffactor on S4C.
0:11:54 > 0:11:57- Along with his wife, - he's always been enterprising...
0:11:58 > 0:12:01- ..to give Owain - and his sisters opportunities.
0:12:02 > 0:12:06- He still farms but both farms - are part of one business.
0:12:06 > 0:12:08- There's enough work - to keep everyone happy.
0:12:09 > 0:12:11- Owain wanted to go - to an agricultural college.
0:12:12 > 0:12:14- He'd always wanted to be a farmer.
0:12:14 > 0:12:17- We wanted to increase our herd.
0:12:17 > 0:12:23- We had no opportunity to increase - the size of our current farm.
0:12:23 > 0:12:28- The opportunity arose - to buy this family farm.
0:12:28 > 0:12:31- We were renting the farm next-door.
0:12:31 > 0:12:35- It made perfect sense - to establish a new set-up here...
0:12:35 > 0:12:38- ..with more land to milk more cows.
0:12:38 > 0:12:41- It's a priceless opportunity - for one so young.
0:12:41 > 0:12:44- Many will believe - it's been given to him...
0:12:44 > 0:12:47- ..but he's worked hard for it.
0:12:47 > 0:12:49- He has a lot of work ahead of him.
0:12:50 > 0:12:53- He's responsible enough - to take that opportunity.
0:12:54 > 0:12:56- He's the seventh generation - to farm here.
0:12:56 > 0:13:00- We bought it through the family. - It maintains a family tradition.
0:13:00 > 0:13:03- Why did you choose the rotary?
0:13:03 > 0:13:06- We saw it working. - It was far more efficient.
0:13:07 > 0:13:12- As a family farm, myself and Dad - didn't want to pay someone to milk.
0:13:14 > 0:13:18- By milking ourselves, we want - to do it as quickly as possible.
0:13:19 > 0:13:24- It's nice and quiet, - the cattle are happy doing it.
0:13:25 > 0:13:28- We didn't look back - after seeing it in action.
0:13:28 > 0:13:31- We decided there and then - we wanted one of these.
0:13:32 > 0:13:35- Looking around, I can see - a lot of interesting ideas.
0:13:35 > 0:13:38- Starting off with the feed barrier.
0:13:38 > 0:13:41- At home, there was a post - for every light.
0:13:41 > 0:13:46- When I fed, I either needed a feeder - wagon and conveyor to get it over...
0:13:46 > 0:13:49- ..or I'd hit the post - and it fell off.
0:13:49 > 0:13:53- We decided to put a post up the - other side and one across the top.
0:13:53 > 0:13:57- There's no need to stop - to spread the silage.
0:13:58 > 0:14:01- Back home, - we had some very narrow passages.
0:14:01 > 0:14:04- The cowpats would build up...
0:14:04 > 0:14:07- ..and the cattle's feet suffered.
0:14:07 > 0:14:10- We have more room here. - This is 18ft wide.
0:14:10 > 0:14:16- There's plenty of room for a cow - to stand up and walk away to be fed.
0:14:18 > 0:14:21- The buildings we had - were low and old.
0:14:21 > 0:14:25- When you were in there, - very little air would circulate.
0:14:25 > 0:14:29- Here, we've raised the roof - and placed boarding on either end...
0:14:30 > 0:14:32- ..instead of closing them off.
0:14:32 > 0:14:36- On a windy day, - you feel the wind blowing through...
0:14:36 > 0:14:38- ..but the cattle like it cold.
0:14:38 > 0:14:41- They prefer - five-degree temperatures.
0:14:41 > 0:14:43- It's a lot healthier in here.
0:14:45 > 0:14:48- How does the partnership work?
0:14:48 > 0:14:51- We're still trading - as Jenkins and Rees Cyf.
0:14:51 > 0:14:53- David Jenkins is Aled's uncle.
0:14:54 > 0:14:56- We live with him in Trefere.
0:14:56 > 0:14:58- We've kept the business as it is.
0:14:59 > 0:15:01- As it is now, Owain works for us.
0:15:01 > 0:15:06- We pay him a wage every month while - we're getting everything together.
0:15:07 > 0:15:10- Who knows - what will happen in the future?
0:15:10 > 0:15:12- Owain could join us as a partner.
0:15:12 > 0:15:15- He'll have to work his way up first!
0:15:15 > 0:15:22- He has the freedom to operate here - but you're overseeing the business.
0:15:22 > 0:15:24- He can make his own decisions.
0:15:24 > 0:15:27- He can pass things through you.
0:15:28 > 0:15:32- Both of them work well together, - some days are better than others!
0:15:33 > 0:15:35- Like every father and son.
0:15:35 > 0:15:37- Like many farms in Wales...
0:15:37 > 0:15:41- ..succession planning for the - younger generation to take over...
0:15:41 > 0:15:46- ..and keeping the farm in the - family's hands is a major priority.
0:15:46 > 0:15:51- Succession has been very important - to us over the past few years.
0:15:51 > 0:15:55- We've put things in place - because we're a limited company.
0:15:56 > 0:16:00- We needed to put things in place to - secure the loan to facilitate this.
0:16:00 > 0:16:08- We have a plan for our future - and hopefully it'll all work out.
0:16:08 > 0:16:13- It's important that we've spoken - about it over the past few years.
0:16:13 > 0:16:18- We have planned the succession. - We've been open and discussed it.
0:16:18 > 0:16:22- Owain and our two daughters - know all about it.
0:16:22 > 0:16:24- We're all in this together.
0:16:25 > 0:16:28- A lot of hard work and planning - has been done...
0:16:29 > 0:16:32- ..to establish this system.
0:16:32 > 0:16:34- The enterprise is in its infancy...
0:16:35 > 0:16:38- ..but the enthusiasm and energy - of the family...
0:16:38 > 0:16:40- ..has already paid dividends.
0:16:40 > 0:16:45- From what I can see, - this place looks very impressive.
0:16:45 > 0:16:47- Everything is in place.
0:16:47 > 0:16:50- There's a lot of pressure - on your shoulders.
0:16:51 > 0:16:55- Yes, yes. I'm under pressure, it's - a great responsibility at my age.
0:16:56 > 0:17:01- I'm enjoying it right now. It's - a challenge that keeps me going.
0:17:02 > 0:17:04- I've always wanted to be a farmer.
0:17:04 > 0:17:07- I'd wanted to be on the farm - as often as I could.
0:17:08 > 0:17:11- I've been away to learn more - and now I've come home.
0:17:11 > 0:17:16- It's nice to come home, to take over - and face this challenge.
0:17:17 > 0:17:20- I'm happy that things have happened - as they have done.
0:17:21 > 0:17:23- My dream's come true.
0:17:23 > 0:17:27- We've looked forward to this - over the last three or four years.
0:17:27 > 0:17:32- It's here now. It's nice in a way, - we've reached the end.
0:17:32 > 0:17:34- We're just enjoying life now.
0:17:37 > 0:17:42- The lambing season - has begun in many areas.
0:17:42 > 0:17:48- For many farmers, lambing will start - in earnest over the next few weeks.
0:17:48 > 0:17:53- It's a period of new life - but it's also a period of losses.
0:17:53 > 0:17:57- How do you limit those losses?
0:17:57 > 0:18:01- How do you spot a weakness - in a sheep?
0:18:03 > 0:18:09- Back in September, we visited - Richard Tudor on Glanystwyth Farm.
0:18:09 > 0:18:13- We saw how he was preparing - to turn out the rams.
0:18:13 > 0:18:18- Now, four months later, - how is he preparing for lambing?
0:18:18 > 0:18:22- We're scanning them, - the same as we usually do.
0:18:22 > 0:18:24- We have about 180 older sheep...
0:18:25 > 0:18:30- ..and we're about 5% down on - the younger sheep, about 155-160.
0:18:31 > 0:18:35- After the autumn we had, - we're happy with what we've got.
0:18:35 > 0:18:39- How are you preparing for lambing?
0:18:39 > 0:18:42- All the sheep have been sheared.
0:18:43 > 0:18:45- They came in early last December.
0:18:46 > 0:18:50- I've given them HepatoPac B.
0:18:50 > 0:18:53- They're also on Footvax today.
0:18:53 > 0:18:56- You do a number of things - before lambing.
0:18:56 > 0:18:59- It's been difficult this year - - it's been so wet.
0:18:59 > 0:19:02- The sheep aren't as strong - as I was hoping.
0:19:03 > 0:19:06- We've also detected fluke.
0:19:07 > 0:19:09- The sheep themselves - are all kept indoors.
0:19:10 > 0:19:14- The sheep are all in. - Lambing will start in three weeks.
0:19:15 > 0:19:19- Iwan Lewis is a vet - with Ystwyth Surgery.
0:19:19 > 0:19:23- He's advising farmers - about lambing.
0:19:23 > 0:19:27- The most important element - is the sheep's health...
0:19:27 > 0:19:31- ..and how to try and avoid diseases.
0:19:31 > 0:19:36- What diseases are most dangerous - to sheep at this time of year?
0:19:36 > 0:19:40- You have four major diseases - to keep an eye on.
0:19:40 > 0:19:44- Twin lamb disease, hypocalcaemia...
0:19:44 > 0:19:47- ..prolapse and listeria.
0:19:50 > 0:19:55- The sheep will look dull, - she won't come for food...
0:19:55 > 0:19:58- ..and the term we use is stargazing.
0:19:58 > 0:20:02- The sheep can look blind - and she'll just stare into space.
0:20:03 > 0:20:06- The best thing to do is make sure - the sheep has plenty of energy...
0:20:07 > 0:20:10- ..especially in the weeks - leading up to lambing.
0:20:10 > 0:20:13- Also make sure - the sheep has room to roam.
0:20:16 > 0:20:19- In Welsh, - it's called 'clefyd llaeth'.
0:20:19 > 0:20:22- Hypocalcaemia - is a low calcium count in the sheep.
0:20:22 > 0:20:29- Their behaviour is similar to cattle - - they'll lie down, unable to stand.
0:20:29 > 0:20:31- They'll look listless.
0:20:31 > 0:20:34- Is it possible to treat - hypocalcaemia?
0:20:34 > 0:20:37- Once again, you can inject the sheep - with calcium.
0:20:38 > 0:20:41- It usually comes - with calcium, magnesium and glucose.
0:20:41 > 0:20:43- They should improve after that.
0:20:45 > 0:20:51- Listeria is a problem - when silage is heavy on the land.
0:20:52 > 0:20:54- It's a common problem - in wet weather.
0:20:55 > 0:21:01- One of the big symptoms is seeing - the sheep walking in a circle.
0:21:01 > 0:21:05- They walk in a circle because the - bug affects one side of the brain.
0:21:05 > 0:21:09- Often, treating the sheep - won't improve the situation.
0:21:09 > 0:21:13- You need to catch it early - and treat it with Penicillin...
0:21:14 > 0:21:16- ..one mill per six kilo.
0:21:18 > 0:21:22- You'll see a red lump - under the tail.
0:21:22 > 0:21:25- Where the lamb - is held in the sheep...
0:21:25 > 0:21:27- ..instead of pushing - the lamb out...
0:21:27 > 0:21:30- ..the sheep pushes out - what's holding the lamb.
0:21:31 > 0:21:34- If it's seen, it has to be treated - as soon as possible.
0:21:35 > 0:21:39- The longer it's out, the more - the damage that can be done.
0:21:40 > 0:21:44- That's the advice for the sheep - but what about the lambs?
0:21:44 > 0:21:50- The common problems include - hypothermia, a cold starving lamb...
0:21:50 > 0:21:55- ..navel ill and joint ill...
0:21:55 > 0:21:58- ..which affects the lamb's joints...
0:21:58 > 0:21:59- ..and watery mouth.
0:22:02 > 0:22:06- Make sure the lambs have plenty of - colostrum which is high in energy.
0:22:07 > 0:22:11- If the lamb doesn't suckle enough, - it'll go down with hypothermia.
0:22:14 > 0:22:16- The disease starts - around the navel...
0:22:16 > 0:22:18- ..and it can go - right through the lamb.
0:22:19 > 0:22:22- The easiest way to avoid it - is to make sure...
0:22:22 > 0:22:25- ..everything is clean underfoot, - clean hay.
0:22:25 > 0:22:28- Also use iodine on the navel - within 15 minutes.
0:22:29 > 0:22:31- Make sure you splash it on.
0:22:31 > 0:22:36- Splash more iodine on the navel - two to four hours later.
0:22:40 > 0:22:44- The best way to prevent this, and - the other diseases, is colostrum.
0:22:45 > 0:22:48- Make sure it's good quality, - the lamb gets enough...
0:22:49 > 0:22:53- ..and every lamb needs 50 mill - per kilo within the first hours.
0:22:53 > 0:22:56- Make sure the colostrum goes in - nice and early.
0:22:56 > 0:23:00- The colostrum is of no use - to the lamb after 24 hours.
0:23:00 > 0:23:05- The quality diminishes and the lamb - can't absorb it over the gut.
0:23:05 > 0:23:11- The message from you is colostrum, - colostrum and more colostrum.
0:23:11 > 0:23:12- Precisely.
0:23:13 > 0:23:17- That confirms what every farmer - knows from experience.
0:23:17 > 0:23:21- For a new-born lamb, there's - nothing better or healthier...
0:23:21 > 0:23:24- ..than the sheep's first milk.
0:23:27 > 0:23:31- Lambing season is both busy - and important for farmers.
0:23:31 > 0:23:35- If you're already hard at work - or about to start, good luck.
0:23:36 > 0:23:39- Join us again at the same time - next week. Cheerio.
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