Content related to the topic: environment

15 February 2019

New animation: water and organic acids

Our new animation explains how to clean your pigs’ water system and what you need to think about when choosing organic acids

19 February 2019

Controlling iron, manganese and limescale in livestock water systems

Find out about the link between mineral levels, water system efficiency, and pig growth and health.

14 February 2019

The Bulletin - Spring 2019

The latest edition of The Bulletin is now available to download. Topics include nutrition, breeding, costings and more.

18 January 2019

Water supply

This factsheet discusses how to provide adequate, good quality drinking water to pigs. It includes details on flow rates, drinker heights and drinker requirements.

17 January 2019

Nitrogen and phosphorus calculators available

New nitrogen and phosphorus calculators to help businesses demonstrate compliance with new permitting rules.

14 December 2023

Important step towards measuring, managing and monitoring beef and lamb’s environmental credentials

New joint project important step towards sustainability framework for British beef and lamb

6 November 2018

Controlled environment for livestock

Many of the current intensive livestock production systems require the provision of a controlled environment for housed stock. This handbook covers some of the fundamental principles involved in controlled environment. Some practical systems and equipment are illustrated and design examples are given in the appendices.

30 October 2018

Important pig building survey underway

AHDB has engaged BMG Research to conduct an in-depth survey of pig buildings.

26 January 2026

AHDB Guidance to help with new farming rules for water

From 2 April 2018 all farmers in England will need to meet new government rules to protect water quality.

24 December 2019

Slurry use

Slurry Use

2 November 2018

BRP+ Management and control of common (soft) rush

Common rush infestation is mainly a problem in permanent pastures and rough grazings on poorly drained soils in high rainfall areas. Once established, rush plants can impede soil drainage and reduce sward productivity. This publication looks at how to manage and control the common rush

7 November 2025

Better cattle housing design

Improving existing cattle buildings, or designing new builds to best standards, has a lasting and positive impact on animal health and productivity. This publication looks at the factors to bear in mind when farmers are considering cattle housing design