Contents tagged with housing

Optimising lying comfort for dairy cows (PhD)

5 November 2021

Optimising lying comfort for dairy cows (PhD)

Research on optimising lying comfort and designing housing to meet the needs of the dairy cow
The future of Dairy Cow Housing (PhD)

5 November 2021

The future of Dairy Cow Housing (PhD)

Research in to the profitable, effective and sustainable environments for dairy cattle; The future of Dairy Cow Housing
Loose yard management to control environmental mastitis in dairy cows

8 June 2021

Loose yard management to control environmental mastitis in dairy cows

The risk of mastitis infections from the environment in lactation is higher in loose yards than when cows are housed in cubicles. To control environmental sources of mastitis, it is important to maintain low levels of bacteria near the teats and teat ends.
Dairy cow cubicle housing design to control environmental mastitis in lactation

19 February 2021

Dairy cow cubicle housing design to control environmental mastitis in lactation

Well-managed cubicles give a lower incidence of mastitis infections in lactation compared with loose yard systems, in general, but cubicles must be appropriate to the size of the cows in the herd.

Dairy cow housing design to prevent environmental mastitis during lactation

19 February 2021

Dairy cow housing design to prevent environmental mastitis during lactation

Housing designed with the cow in mind is important, to reduce environmental risks for mastitis. Fundamental issues with building design, ventilation and stocking rate can often mean new infection rates remain high, particularly in higher-yielding herds.

Environmental mastitis: The housed dairy cow

18 February 2021

Environmental mastitis: The housed dairy cow

The best way to control environmental mastitis is to minimise the number of bacteria that can cause mastitis at the teat end. It is important to keep cows clean and dry because infection can happen at any time between and during milkings.
Dry cow housing

26 November 2020

Dry cow housing

Good management of dry cow housing helps to avoid injury, infection and mastitis.

Reducing ammonia emissions in UK dairy housing

20 November 2020

Reducing ammonia emissions in UK dairy housing

Controlling the release of nitrogen, a key component of ammonia, ensures more is retained as valuable fertiliser.
Balcony systems to increase space for pigs

14 February 2025

Balcony systems to increase space for pigs

Information on balcony systems for pigs.
Improve Beef Housing for Better Returns

6 January 2020

Improve Beef Housing for Better Returns

Improving existing buildings or designing new builds to the best standards has a lasting and positive impact on animal health and productivity. This manual covers a wide range of aspects to improve buildings for your cattle.

Important pig building survey underway

30 October 2018

Important pig building survey underway

AHDB has engaged BMG Research to conduct an in-depth survey of pig buildings.
The bedding materials directory

17 October 2018

The bedding materials directory

Bedding has a significant bearing on animal health and welfare. The bedding materials directory provides a summary of the different materials that can be used in cattle and sheep housing.

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