https://ahdb.org.uk:443/topic/livestockLivestockhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/neospora-caniumNeospora caniumTue, 15 Apr 2025 11:54:02 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/neospora-caniumhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/mitesMitesTue, 15 Apr 2025 10:07:24 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/miteshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/how-your-levy-is-driving-real-impact-for-british-dairyHow your levy is driving real impact for British dairyTue, 15 Apr 2025 09:09:57 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/how-your-levy-is-driving-real-impact-for-british-dairyhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/leptospirosisLeptospirosisFri, 11 Apr 2025 14:05:53 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/leptospirosishttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/johnes-diseaseJohne's diseaseFri, 11 Apr 2025 12:56:53 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/johnes-diseasehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/infectious-bovine-rhinotracheitisInfectious bovine rhinotracheitisFri, 11 Apr 2025 12:24:45 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/infectious-bovine-rhinotracheitishttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/endometritis-metritisEndometritis/metritisFri, 11 Apr 2025 10:54:15 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/endometritis-metritishttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/e-coli-diarrhoeaE. coli diarrhoeaWed, 09 Apr 2025 14:33:05 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/e-coli-diarrhoeahttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/digital-dermatitisDigital dermatitisWed, 09 Apr 2025 13:13:45 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/digital-dermatitishttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/campylobacter-foetus-venerealisCampylobacter foetus venerealisWed, 09 Apr 2025 12:41:14 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/campylobacter-foetus-venerealishttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/somerset-utilising-lean-management-to-improve-farm-efficiency-colostrum-case-study<h6>Join us for an interactive workshop to discover how to unlock the potential of your farm team, enabling them to solve problems and provide sustained, long-term benefits for your business.</h6> <p>Using Dillington Farms as a case study, we will explore how the team have used&nbsp;<a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/lean-management-for-farmers-and-growers">Lean management</a> to understand how to work with the the cows and calves to optimise the&nbsp;<a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/colostrum-management-for-dairy-calves">colostrum management</a> and rearing system.</p> <p>Having used the principles of Lean as part of this review we will follow the process and discuss the changes made to system by the farm team.</p> <h2>This meeting will cover</h2> <ul> <li>The principles of Lean management</li> <li>How to work with your team to focus on effective, long-term solutions with buy-in from everyone</li> <li>Colostrum management and calf rearing protocols at Dillington Farms</li> </ul> <p>We will be joined by Dan Humphries, vet and consultant with Horizon Vets and Dairy Insights, to discuss how the principles of lean management can be used to review processes which balance the skills and experience of a farm workforce, while considering the requirements of livestock for healthy, productive and profitable dairies.</p> <p>As a dairy vet/consultant, trainer and communicator, Dan works with farmers, agri-businesses and throughout the supply chain to improve the future for cows and those who work with them.</p> <p><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/farm-excellence/strategic-dairy-farm-dillington-farm">Find out more about Dillington Farms</a></p>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:44:57 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/somerset-utilising-lean-management-to-improve-farm-efficiency-colostrum-case-studyhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/north-yorkshire-improving-cow-mobility-in-grazing-herds<h6>Join us at this event, part of our&nbsp;Confident Strides&nbsp;series, for a practical, farmer-focused workshop aimed at improving mobility in grazing herds&nbsp;&ndash; both indoors and outdoors.</h6> <p><span>Whether your cows spend most of their time in cubicles or on pasture, we&rsquo;ll explore simple changes that can deliver benefits to cow comfort, health and performance.</span></p> <p>Led by Sara Pedersen, vet and dairy cow mobility specialist, this workshop will help you identify the early signs of lameness so you can take action to reduce it in your herd.</p> <p>Through real-life examples and a walk around Leven Farms, we&rsquo;ll look at how to make best use of tracks, housing, cubicles and cow flow systems to reduce pressure on hooves throughout the grazing season.</p> <h2>This meeting will cover</h2> <ul> <li>Early detection of lameness in both housed and grazing systems</li> <li>Practical tips for managing tracks, gateways and yard areas</li> <li>Bedding and flooring choices that support mobility</li> <li>How to use mobility scoring data to drive decision-making</li> <li>Reducing culling rates and improving herd longevity</li> <li>Recognising and addressing the early signs of lameness</li> <li>Practical flooring and cubicle management in housed herds</li> <li>Recording and interpreting mobility scoring data</li> <li>Using mobility data to inform management decisions</li> <li>Strategies to reduce lameness and improve longevity</li> </ul> <p>This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from one of the UK&rsquo;s leading mobility experts and to share ideas with other progressive farmers.</p> <p>Lunch will be provided. Booking is essential &ndash; spaces are limited.</p> <p></p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<img width="200" height="200" alt="Alan McFadzean - AHDB Dairy Knowledge Exchange Manager." src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff Bio/Alan McFadzean-1.jpg" copyright="" /></p> <p><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/alan-mcfadzean">Alan&nbsp;McFadzean - Knowledge Exhange Manager (Dairy)</a></p>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:48:26 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/north-yorkshire-improving-cow-mobility-in-grazing-herdshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/antibiotic-use-on-dairy-farmsAntibiotic use on dairy farmsTue, 08 Apr 2025 09:37:16 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/antibiotic-use-on-dairy-farmshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/brucellosisBrucellosisFri, 04 Apr 2025 12:03:27 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/brucellosishttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/bovine-ulcerative-mammary-dermatitisBovine ulcerative mammary dermatitisFri, 04 Apr 2025 11:34:23 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/bovine-ulcerative-mammary-dermatitishttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/bovine-tuberculosisBovine tuberculosisFri, 04 Apr 2025 11:01:26 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/bovine-tuberculosishttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/the-impact-of-btv-3-on-calves-and-reproductive-performance<h6>Find out how BTV-3 can affect the reproductive performance of livestock during this webinar with guest speakers from the APHA.</h6> <h2>Agenda</h2> <ul> <li>Welcome and introductions &ndash; Mike Gooding, AHDB&nbsp;Farming Systems Director</li> <li>Update on the current situation &ndash;&nbsp;Pilar Romero, APHA Veterinary Adviser (epidemiology)</li> <li>Fertility and dummy calves &ndash;&nbsp;Sam Partridge and Hayley Wighton, APHA veterinary investigation officers</li> <li>Findings from the APHA impact study on BTV-3-confirmed premises &ndash; Raquel Jorquera,&nbsp;APHA Veterinary Head of Field Epi Team&nbsp;and Head of the National Emergency Epidemiology Group (NEEG)</li> <li>Findings from whole-herd bleeds on confirmed BTV-3 premises &ndash; Pilar Romero or Cristina Ruiz Martin, APHA veterinary advisers (epidemiology)</li> <li>Q&amp;A</li> </ul> <h2>Further information</h2> <ul> <li><strong><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/btv-3-vaccination-finance-calculator-sheep" class="not-MI-nav">Download the calculator for sheep</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/btv-3-vaccination-finance-calculator-beef">Download the calculator for beef</a></strong></li> <li>Find out more about bluetongue virus&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/bluetongue" class="not-MI-nav" title="Bluetongue">on our website</a></strong><span>&nbsp;</span>or visit&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://ruminanthw.org.uk/bluetongue-virus/" target="_blank" class="not-MI-nav" title="Home - Ruminant Health &amp; Welfare">ruminanthw.org.uk</a></strong><span>&nbsp;</span>for advice and support</li> <li>If you have concerns or questions, contact the AHDB bluetongue virus helpline on: 0247 771 0386</li> <li><strong><a href="https://preferencecentre.ahdb.org.uk/en-gb/Home/Index?Source=ahdbwebsite" class="not-MI-nav">Sign up to receive the latest information from AHDB</a></strong></li> </ul>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:29:13 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/the-impact-of-btv-3-on-calves-and-reproductive-performancehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/parasite-strategies-and-worm-control<h6>Learn about parasite and worm control strategies, and the support available to you via the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway.</h6> <p>This meeting will cover some of the key ectoparasites and endoparasites that can affect sheep productivity and the options&nbsp;you have to control them.</p> <p>This event is being&nbsp;hosted by AHDB and <a href="https://www.fakenhamfarmandequine.co.uk/" target="_blank" title="Fakenham Farm &amp; Equine Vets">Fakenham Farm and Equine Vets</a>.</p> <h2>Agenda</h2> <p>6:00pm Arrival and tea/coffee</p> <p>6:30pm Introduction from AHDB</p> <p>6:40pm <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/animal-health-and-welfare-pathway/animal-health-and-welfare-pathway" target="_blank" title="Animal Health and Welfare Pathway - GOV.UK">Animal Health and Welfare Pathway</a>&nbsp;and parasite update</p> <p>7:00pm Parasite strategies and worm control</p> <p>7:45pm Introduction to&nbsp;<a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/farmbench" title="Farmbench">Farmbench</a></p> <p>8:00pm Food and networking</p> <p>9:00pm Close</p> <p>This event is free to attend but please register to ensure you are catered for.</p> <p>Please inform us of&nbsp;any dietary requirements no later than one week before the meeting.</p> <p><img width="218" height="201" alt="Green and grey logo stating akenham farm and equine vets." src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Events/Beef &amp; Lamb events/Fakenham farm and equine vets logo (1).jpg" copyright="" /></p>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:42:39 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/parasite-strategies-and-worm-controlhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/bleeding-calf-syndromeBleeding calf syndromeFri, 28 Mar 2025 14:21:10 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/bleeding-calf-syndromehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/liver-flukeLiver flukeFri, 28 Mar 2025 13:16:47 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/liver-fluke