Content related to the topic: health

23 December 2020

Piglet fostering

Guidance on indoor piglet management

17 September 2020

Creep training

Creep areas provide the right environment for piglets and training them to use this area will give them a good start in life.

17 September 2020

Monitoring farrowing and piglet behaviour

Guidance on monitoring farrowing and piglet behaviour

8 July 2025

Bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD)

Bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) is a highly contagious viral disease of cattle. It is one of the biggest disease issues facing the UK cattle industry.

8 July 2020

Glossary of common terms used in pig nutrition

25 September 2026

Disinfecting foot trimming equipment

Find out how to properly disinfect foot trimming equipment to reduce the spread of diseases.

22 May 2026

Hoof care tool kit

Find out more about the cattle foot care tool kit.

1 October 2026

Treating the lame cow: The importance of aftercare

Aftercare is an important consideration when treating lameness in dairy cows.

14 December 2023

Treating thin soles in lame cows

Sole bruising is a common non-infectious cause of lameness, which requires altering the cow’s environment to manage the condition.

6 October 2026

Treating injuries of the horn in lame cows

Cattle hooves can become injured due to physical factors like weight bearing. It is important to treat these injuries quickly to prevent further damage.

6 October 2026

How to block a lame cow’s foot

Learn the correct way to block a foot and common problems to avoid.

6 October 2026

How to treat foul in the foot

Foul is a common infection in dairy cattle and is characterised by painful inflammation of the interdigital space and swelling. Find out how to spot it and treat it.