Content related to the sectors: dairy

30 April 2026

Grazed brassica and forage crops for cattle and sheep

Find out how to extend the grazing season, supply a forage gap or outwinter livestock. Our advice will help you manage all aspects of grazed brassica and forage crops.

22 May 2018

TB Advantage genetic index factsheet

An overview of our TB Advantage genetic index and how it can used as part of a breeding strategy.

15 January 2025

Dairy Cow Welfare Strategy

An overview of The GB Dairy Cattle Welfare Strategy including priority areas and initiatives.

22 March 2021

Dry cow management: a practical guide to effective mastitis control

A practical guide about drying off along with a pictorial protocol on clean infusion technique at dry-off.

11 October 2024

Cow tracks enable your herd to move safely around your farm, as well as bringing a number of other advantages. Learn how to design and build an effective cow track that benefits both you and your cows.

3 July 2024

Hoof care field guide

A handy pocket guide to help manage lamness and mobility in dairy cattle. Includes the essential tools that should be in your 'hoof trimming kit', how to sharpen knives, how to block the foot and when to call the vet out to deal with problems.

30 October 2023

3 Qs of feeding colostrum

Colostrum is vital to the newborn calf as it contains antibodies, energy and nutrients essential for growth.

22 May 2018

Swelling scorecard

A leaflet about scoring a herd for swellings, along with pictorial examples.

29 April 2026

Scoring hair loss and lesions

Discover how to score hair loss and lesions in dairy cows to assess comfort, housing and management.

22 May 2018

Cleanliness scorecard

A score card explaining why it is important to review the herd's cleanliness together with pictorial examples.

22 May 2018

Research into Practice Booklet

A summary of recent research projects on health, welfare and nutrition and on soils, forge and grassland completed following two five-year research partnerships with leading universities and research institutes.

22 January 2019

Dairy research booklet

This booklet includes information on our research programme as well as related products and services to to ensure have access to the most up to date advice possible.