Content related to the topic: health

23 June 2023

Research bites: When modelling takes on a new meaning

Researchers have applied some of the principles applied to mastitis cases and this time looked at including claw horn lesion data into statistical models to see what we can learn

23 June 2023

Rolling out the BCVA/CHCSB Lantra approved programme of foot trimming courses

Sarah Smith of George Farm Vets tells us about the new Lantra-approved programme that aims to unite farm vets and hoof trimmers to improve mobility

23 June 2023

One step further: offering a foot trimming service to clients

We talk to George Jones of Priory Vets in Cardigan, west Wales, about the steps that led to them offering a full foot trimming service for cows

19 January 2023

Dairy calf weaning top tips

Our tops tips for successful dairy calf weaning

27 August 2026

An 8-step guide to disbudding a dairy calf

Making disbudding as painless as possible for all involved requires good training and an efficient protocol.

7 October 2025

WebHAT – helping you tackle tail biting

Use our web-based husbandry advisory tool (WebHAT) to identify risks associated with tail biting.

16 December 2022

CCIR and the Pig Health Scheme – what’s the difference?

Understand the differences between CCIR and the Pig Health Scheme and learn how you can use them to optimise the health and welfare of your pigs.

16 October 2023

Biosecurity checklist for pig farms

A biosecurity checklist to remind yourself and your team of the simple things which could keep disease away from your pigs.

6 March 2024

Youngstock housing case study – Eldon Farm

Read the case study for Eldon Farm’s calf rearing system and how it works for them

28 August 2024

Fencing a cow track

The final aspect of your cow track to consider is what fencing to use and how to ensure it doesn’t slow down cow flow. Here we look at what to bear in mind when fencing your cow track.

8 May 2026

Costing out a cow track

What should you consider when working out the cost of your new cow track? Here we explain the different expenses to account for when calculating the cost of your chosen track design.

28 August 2024

Cow track drainage

Adequate drainage is critical to prolonging the life of your cow track. Here we look at how to ensure your track deals effectively with surface run-off.