https://ahdb.org.uk:443/topic/livestock/welfareWelfarehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/ahdb-statement-on-government-announcement-to-end-badger-cullAHDB statement on Government announcement to end badger cullFri, 30 Aug 2024 14:39:59 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/ahdb-statement-on-government-announcement-to-end-badger-cullhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/lameness-in-grazing-herdsManaging lameness in grazing herdsWed, 21 Aug 2024 13:01:07 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/lameness-in-grazing-herdshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/nsa-south-east-region-field-day-sittingbourne<h6>Making the most of grazed forage in your sheep system.</h6> <h6>At this meeting we will discuss grazing systems and the best welfare practices for your flock.</h6> <p>The meeting will be followed by networking and a barbecue and is being&nbsp;hosted by NSA South East in collaboration with AHDB, British Wool, Bimeda, Elanco, MSD, Virgin Money and Rappa.</p> <h2>Agenda</h2> <p>10:30 Arrival and welcome</p> <p><strong>Presentations</strong></p> <ul> <li>The role of the bank as a contributor to the farm team; Virgin Money</li> <li>Optimising the benefits of cover crops for both the arable and grazing enterprises</li> <li>Pasture/cover crop grazing management; Grazing specialist</li> </ul> <p>12:15 Light refreshments, networking and an opportunity to visit trade stands</p> <p><strong>Interactive workshops</strong></p> <ul> <li>Electric fencing and mobile handling systems to help optimise forage use; Rappa</li> <li>Data capture and effective utilisation; iLivestock</li> <li>How safeguarding the health and welfare of your flock with a well-planned vaccination programme will enhance profits; MSD</li> <li>Strategic and appropriate use of endo and ectoparasite control in high-forage systems; Elanco</li> <li>The Micron FEC kit and pretreatment testing; Bimeda</li> </ul> <p><strong>View pasture and fodder crop grazing; forage breeder/host farmer</strong></p> <p>15:15 General networking and&nbsp;barbecue</p> <p></p> <h2>Useful information</h2> <p>Registration and refreshments will be available from 10:30am, presentations will start at 10:50am; lunch will be provided.</p> <p>The event is free to attend, but please register in advance to claim your free lunch and post-event barbecue.</p> <p>There are 22 AMTRA points associated with this day.</p> <p></p> <p><img width="324" height="189" alt="NSA South Eastern Region Field Day logo" src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Beef &amp; Lamb/NSA South Eastern Region logo.jpg" copyright="" /></p>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:52:48 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/nsa-south-east-region-field-day-sittingbournehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/cancelled-nsa-south-east-region-field-day-sittingbourne<h6><strong>Please note, this event has been cancelled.</strong></h6> <p>Making the most of grazed forage in your sheep system.</p> <p>At this meeting we will discuss grazing systems and the best welfare practices for your flock; it will be followed by networking and a barbecue.</p> <p>The meeting will be hosted by NSA South East in collaboration with AHDB, British Wool, Bimeda, Elanco, MSD, Virgin Money and Rappa.</p> <p></p> <h2>Agenda</h2> <p>10:30 Arrival and welcome</p> <p><strong>Presentations</strong></p> <ul> <li>The role of the bank as a contributor to the farm team; Virgin Money</li> <li>Optimising the benefits of cover crops for both the arable and grazing enterprises</li> <li>Pasture/cover crop grazing management; Grazing specialist</li> </ul> <p>12:15 Light refreshments, networking and an opportunity to visit trade stands</p> <p><strong>Interactive workshops</strong></p> <ul> <li>Electric fencing and mobile handling systems to help optimise forage use; Rappa</li> <li>Data capture and effective utilisation; iLivestock</li> <li>How safeguarding the health and welfare of your flock with a well-planned vaccination programme will enhance profits; MSD</li> <li>Strategic and appropriate use of endo and ectoparasite control in high-forage systems; Elanco</li> <li>The Micron FEC kit and pretreatment testing; Bimeda</li> </ul> <p><strong>View pasture and fodder crop grazing; forage breeder/host farmer</strong></p> <p>15:15 General networking and&nbsp;barbecue</p> <p></p> <p>Registration and refreshments will be available from 10:30am, presentations will start at 10:50am; lunch will be provided.</p> <p>The event is free to attend, but please register in advance to claim your free lunch and post-event barbecue.</p> <p></p> <p><img width="324" height="189" alt="NSA South Eastern Region Field Day logo" src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Beef &amp; Lamb/NSA South Eastern Region logo.jpg" copyright="" /></p>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:52:48 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/cancelled-nsa-south-east-region-field-day-sittingbournehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/nsa-south-east-region-field-day-maidenhead<h6>Making the most of grazed forage in your sheep system.</h6> <h6>At this meeting we will discuss grazing systems and the best welfare practices for your flock; it will be followed by networking and a barbecue.</h6> <p>The meeting will be hosted by NSA South East in collaboration with AHDB, British Wool, Bimeda, Elanco, MSD, Virgin Money and Rappa.</p> <h2>Agenda</h2> <p>10:30 Arrival and welcome</p> <p><strong>Presentations</strong></p> <ul> <li>The role of the bank as a contributor to the farm team; Virgin Money</li> <li>Optimising the benefits of cover crops for both the arable and grazing enterprises</li> <li>Pasture/cover crop grazing management; Grazing specialist</li> </ul> <p>12:15 Light refreshments, networking and an opportunity to visit trade stands</p> <p><strong>Interactive workshops</strong></p> <ul> <li>Electric fencing and mobile handling systems to help optimise forage use; Rappa</li> <li>Data capture and effective utilisation; iLivestock</li> <li>How safeguarding the health and welfare of your flock with a well-planned vaccination programme will enhance profits; MSD</li> <li>Strategic and appropriate use of endo and ectoparasite control in high-forage systems; Elanco</li> <li>The Micron FEC kit and pretreatment testing; Bimeda</li> </ul> <p><strong>View pasture and fodder crop grazing; forage breeder/host farmer</strong></p> <p>15:15 General networking and&nbsp;barbecue</p> <p></p> <p>Registration and refreshments will be available from 10:30am, presentations will start at 10:50am; lunch will be provided.</p> <p>The event is free to attend, but please register in advance to claim your free lunch and post-event barbecue.</p> <p></p> <p><img width="324" height="189" alt="NSA South Eastern Region Field Day logo" src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Beef &amp; Lamb/NSA South Eastern Region logo.jpg" copyright="" /></p>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:52:48 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/nsa-south-east-region-field-day-maidenheadhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/african-swine-fever-faqsAfrican swine fever FAQsFri, 02 Aug 2024 13:45:00 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/african-swine-fever-faqshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/high-risk-of-fusarium-and-ergot-after-wet-2024High risk of fusarium and ergot after wet 2024Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:49:00 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/high-risk-of-fusarium-and-ergot-after-wet-2024https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/farmers-warned-of-potential-risk-to-livestock-posed-by-fusarium-and-ergot-in-grainFarmers warned of potential risk to livestock posed by fusarium and ergot in grainMon, 22 Jul 2024 16:10:22 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/farmers-warned-of-potential-risk-to-livestock-posed-by-fusarium-and-ergot-in-grainhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/further-funding-available-through-the-animal-health-and-welfare-pathwayFurther funding available through the Animal Health and Welfare PathwayMon, 01 Jul 2024 13:35:02 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/further-funding-available-through-the-animal-health-and-welfare-pathwayhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/using-medicines-responsiblyUsing medicines responsiblyWed, 29 May 2024 09:58:47 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/using-medicines-responsiblyhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/moving-and-handling-training-updated-to-reflect-outdoor-pig-productionMoving and handling training updated to reflect outdoor pig productionTue, 28 May 2024 13:05:40 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/moving-and-handling-training-updated-to-reflect-outdoor-pig-productionhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/lameness-spreads-within-families-of-sheep-in-springLameness spreads within families of sheep in springThu, 28 Mar 2024 11:10:48 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/lameness-spreads-within-families-of-sheep-in-springhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/annual-health-and-welfare-reviewAnnual Health and Welfare Review: resources for vetsTue, 14 Nov 2023 10:44:44 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/annual-health-and-welfare-reviewhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/managing-calf-stress-and-use-of-vaccines-for-pneumonia-control<h6>Join us, alongside Nick Gibbon from Belmont Farm and Equine Vets, for a discussion on the impact of stress on calves, controlling pneumonia and vaccines.</h6> <p>You&rsquo;ve cleaned your calf shed, you&rsquo;ve adapted the environment, you&rsquo;ve addressed your nutrition, but you still get pneumonia outbreaks. You question if your vaccines are working, but it may be time to take a step back first and look at things from a calf&rsquo;s perspective.</p> <p>Calves are delicate and it&rsquo;s often surprising how little changes can become a considerable stressor for calves, leading to disease outbreaks.</p> <p>Bovine respiratory disease is a multifactorial disease and, as such, requires a multifactorial approach to its control and management. Vaccines can play a critical role in both the control and elimination of disease; however, with varying types, timings, routes of administration, age of calves to be vaccinated and target pathogens, the choice of vaccine is often a confusing one for farmers. How do you know if, when and how to look at your vaccination protocol?</p> <h2>This webinar will cover:</h2> <ul> <li>The impact stress has on calf pneumonia</li> <li>Where does vaccination sit in the farmer's pneumonia toolbox?</li> <li>What are your vaccine options?</li> <li>Storage, handling and administration of vaccines</li> <li>Stress-free handling for calves and calf rearers</li> </ul> <p>Throughout the webinar, there will be opportunity to ask any questions you have regarding stress management and vaccination protocols.</p> <p>Those registering early will be able to request a free delegate pack in the post containing a calf thermometer, an environment thermometer and other valuable resources from us, plus we will send you your cuppa and biscuit too to enjoy while listening live to the webinar!</p> <p>We look forward to you sending in your questions and pneumonia management related experiences for discussion during the webinar.</p> <p>This webinar is part of&nbsp;our pneumonia campaign, helping you and your calves breathe easier this winter.</p> <p>If you can&rsquo;t make it to the live event, you can still register to receive a recording and links to resources after the event.</p>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:03:03 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/managing-calf-stress-and-use-of-vaccines-for-pneumonia-controlhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/pig-health-and-welfare-council-biennial-report-2021-2022Pig Health and Welfare Council Biennial Report 2021-2022Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:28:22 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/pig-health-and-welfare-council-biennial-report-2021-2022https://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/youngstock-housing/layoutYoungstock housing – Housing layout and constructionFri, 06 Oct 2023 09:24:00 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/youngstock-housing/layouthttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/youngstock-housing/feed-calves-with-easeYoungstock housing – Designing housing to feed calves with easeFri, 06 Oct 2023 09:20:00 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/youngstock-housing/feed-calves-with-easehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/five-top-tips-for-stress-free-cattle-handlingFive top tips for stress-free cattle handling Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:18:25 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/five-top-tips-for-stress-free-cattle-handlinghttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/halal-and-exports-dispelling-the-myths-and-exploring-the-opportunities<h6>Join&nbsp;Dr Awal Fuseini, AHDB halal sector manager, and Dr Phil Hadley, AHDB international trade development director, for a discussion about the importance of the halal sector and exports to the lamb market.</h6> <p>Awal will&nbsp;discuss what halal means, along with the current value of this market both nationally and internationally. He will dispel some of the myths around how the sector operates, giving confidence to farmers who want to capitalise on this growing market.</p> <p>Phil will give us an insight into the importance of exports to our industry and how they are changing, highlighting existing and emerging opportunities.</p> <h2>This event will cover</h2> <ul> <li>Dispelling&nbsp;the myths around the word &lsquo;halal&rsquo; and&nbsp;providing&nbsp;factual information</li> <li>The vision into what the Halal market is looking for and how it will service the Muslim community of the future</li> <li>An update on AHDB&rsquo;s past, current and future exports work and the return on levy spent</li> <li>What the exports market is looking for so that, as producers, you can meet demand with the stock&nbsp;you produce</li> </ul> <p>This event is brought to you in collaboration with the National Sheep Association, Exmoor Hill Farming Network and the Sheep Group.</p> <p>It is essential to book by Friday 29 September, for catering purposes.</p> <p>RoSA points are available for this event.</p> <p>To book you place,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:admin@ehfn.org.uk" target="_blank">email Beth Heard (EHFN)</a> or call 01643 841455.</p> <p><img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Events/EXMOOR%20HILL%20FARMING%20NETWORK%20LOGO.png" alt="" width="130" height="99" /><img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Events/THE%20SHEEP%20GROUP%20LOGO.jpg" alt="" width="129" height="129" /><img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Events/NSA%20LOGO.png" alt="" width="132" height="97" /></p>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:16:53 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/halal-and-exports-dispelling-the-myths-and-exploring-the-opportunitieshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/managing-lameness-in-sheep-vaccinating-against-footrot-2<h6><strong>*Please note this event is now fully booked*</strong></h6> <h6>Join Kernow Farm &amp; Equine and Dr Liz Nabb for a discussion on the management of lameness in your flock and the latest advice on vaccinating your sheep against it.</h6> <p>Dr Liz Nabb, APHA, recently completed her PhD looking into whether a flock-specific bivalent serogroup vaccine against footrot was more effective than Footvax at reducing new cases of lameness and antibiotic usage on farm.</p> <h2>Topics of discussion include</h2> <ul> <li>Various causes of lameness in sheep</li> <li>Controlling and managing lameness in your flock with the five point plan</li> <li>Research results: how the vaccines performed and their impact on antibiotic use</li> <li>Latest advice from research on use of vaccines for lameness control</li> </ul> <h2>Agenda and timings</h2> <ul> <li><strong>7:00pm&nbsp;</strong>Refreshments and light supper provided on arrival</li> <li><strong>7:30pm&nbsp;</strong>Meeting starts</li> <li><strong>9:00pm&nbsp;</strong>Meeting ends</li> </ul> <p>This event is brought to you in collaboration with Kernow Farm and Equine and kindly sponsored by Provita Animal Health.</p> <p>This event is free to attend. Book by contacting Kernow Farm &amp; Equine 01208 76403.<strong> Please note: This event is fully booked.</strong><strong><br /> <br /> </strong>RoSA points are available.</p> <p>We look forward to seeing you there!</p> <p><img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Events/Kernow%20Farm%20%20Equine.png" alt="" width="144" height="144" /><img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Events/Provita%20logo.png" alt="" width="256" height="78" /></p>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 12:23:03 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/managing-lameness-in-sheep-vaccinating-against-footrot-2