Thrill of the Hill returns for season 5, with an exciting line-up on new and returning guest speakers and specialists in their fields and on their hills.

Life as a cow is difficult and complicated, on the one hand there is a general acceptance that their non-selective grazing, trampling and dunging can contribute to diverse grassland swards, ideal habitat for ground-nesting birds etc. and promote healthy soils. On the other hand, the production of methane and relatively high carbon footprints in comparison to other enterprises can leave cattle exposed to climate criticism. In this episode we talk with conservation consultant Helen Bibby and host of the Stock Talk podcast and returning guest Robert Ramsay for a broad discussion on cattle, cattle grazing and what makes them Scotland's preferred grazing animal. 

Want to get in touch with Helen, she can be contacted at SAC Consulting Oban on 01631 563 093 or via email at [email protected]. Alternatively, you can contact Robert at SAC Consulting Ayr on 01292 525 171 or via email at [email protected]. 

Related Materials

https://www.fas.scot/downloads/tn686-conservation-grazing-semi-natural-habitats/ 

https://www.fas.scot/downloads/grazing-for-profit-and-biodiversity-grazing-strategies/