Content related to the topic: housing

1 May 2025

The importance of cow cleanliness to prevent environmental mastitis

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

Reducing the risk of environmental mastitis during lactation in dairy cows

Environmental mastitis is caused by bacteria picked up from the environment, rather than bacteria spread from other infected cows.

16 March 2026

Control of dairy cow environmental mastitis in lactation

Environmental mastitis is by far the most common type of mastitis in the UK herd.

9 April 2021

Future proofing farm infrastructure

Richard Tucker considers the options for replacing his loose housing with cubicles and a new slurry system.

9 January 2024

GrowSave – Pork

Find out how GrowSave is helping pig farmers save energy

27 June 2024

Key figures for pig accommodation in England – legislative requirements

Use this quick-reference guide to find key legislative requirements for pigs, such as water requirements, trough space and slot and beam widths.

14 February 2025

Control systems in pig buildings

Guidance on control systems which can be used to achieve the optimum environmental conditions in pig buildings.

24 August 2020

Fan ventilation in pig buildings (extraction)

Different fan extraction systems to consider when choosing how to ventilate pig buildings.

13 November 2023

Ventilating pig buildings

Information and guidance on different types of ventilation used in pig buildings.

14 February 2025

Balcony systems to increase space for pigs

Information on balcony systems for pigs.

27 January 2026

Environmental Permitting Regulations

Use this information to help complete EPR applications when planning new pig housing and slurry storage facilities.

30 March 2022

Air quality in pig buildings

Guidance on providing good air quality in pig buildings and information about the major pollutants.