Tag Archives: game

Shaping Birds Up for a Successful 2021 Season

As we approach autumn, many are prepping birds for the beginning of the shooting season. Protecting bird health and supporting vitality by ensuring the provision of optimal nutrition is always key post release, when new environmental and disease challenges pose a greater risk to bird fitness and survivability.   Supporting gut health is fundamental in helpingContinue reading “Shaping Birds Up for a Successful 2021 Season”

Reduce Interventions – Support Game Health and Rearing Success Naturally

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious issue affecting all livestock, poultry and humans alike. As concerns about AMR increase, so does the global restriction on antibiotic use in animal production, and emphasis on research into effective natural alternatives.  Game birds can be exposed to a range of different bacteria, viruses and parasites in their naturalContinue reading “Reduce Interventions – Support Game Health and Rearing Success Naturally”

Reduce the Impact of Coccidiosis and Protect Your Birds!

What is Coccidiosis?Coccidiosis is a common intestinal infection that plagues game birds, caused by protozoan parasites of the Eimeria group. Infection can seriously impair bird growth and lead to increased mortality. Coccidiosis targets the intestinal tract and can cause severe damage of the gut wall lining, resulting in the development of lesions; this impairs digestion,Continue reading “Reduce the Impact of Coccidiosis and Protect Your Birds!”

NGO YouTube Channel

The NGO have been working on developing another social media platform and we are pleased to announce a new official YouTube channel that is now live. The content will vary but many of the films that are going to be released will showcase the good work that gamekeepers do and the environmental, economic and conservationContinue reading “NGO YouTube Channel”

Jumbo Release Pen Netting – Collins Nets

Jumbo Release Pen Netting, also known as Heavy Game Net, is an excellent alternative to wire netting. It is very easy to handle and to erect. It will not rust and is exceptionally strong – ideal for building release pens. Until about 10 years ago gamekeepers were using galvanised wire netting in 2 mesh sizesContinue reading “Jumbo Release Pen Netting – Collins Nets”

Sportsman Game Feeds – Developing our range

Despite COVID -19, here at Sportsman we remain committed to investing in trial work, ensuring that our range continues to deliver the highest possible results for our customers. Following on from our positive trial work in 2019, we are working towards another progressive season of research in 2020.  We appreciate the hard work which goesContinue reading “Sportsman Game Feeds – Developing our range”