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19 February 2021
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.
8 June 2021
When cows lie down, teats and teat ends will come into close contact with the bacteria in the bedding. Our top tips for bedding compare the different bedding types and advise how best to store them.
1 March 2021
This webinar is for levy payers who want to understand more about the carbon cycle and where they fit into it.
19 February 2021
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.
18 February 2021
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.
3 March 2021
AHDB is supporting a panel discussion from the British Grassland Society on feeding and grazing management of herbal leys.
1 May 2025
The risk of infection from the environment is likely to be lower if the cow and her environment are clean. Our cleanliness checks can help you measure how much muck and dirt is on different body parts.
19 February 2021
Environmental mastitis is caused by bacteria picked up from the environment, rather than bacteria spread from other infected cows.
3 March 2023
Environmental mastitis is by far the most common type of mastitis in the UK herd.
12 February 2021
In this week’s blog, our strategic insight analysts Tom Forshaw and Amandeep Kaur Purewal set out some facts and figures to put into context the potential future trading relationship between the UK and Australia.
3 March 2021
Getting to know your carbon footprint and how it can be reduced
3 February 2025
Two brand new apprenticeships will be launched this year to equip a whole new generation of farmers with a more extensive and up-to-date skillset.