Content related to the topic: health

8 May 2024

Feeding growing and finishing pigs

Guidance on the nutritional requirements of growing and finishing pigs

6 October 2026

Digital dermatitis in cows’ feet

Digital dermatitis is a common cause of lameness. Find out how to identify this infection and treat it quickly before it spreads.

10 October 2024

Treating lame cows

Find out more about the infections that cause lameness and how they can be treated.

6 October 2026

Lameness in cows: When to involve the vet

Severe and complex lameness cases should be treated by a vet, so learn the limits of your expertise and consult your vet if in any doubt.

8 July 2020

Mycotoxins in pig feed

Guidance on reducing the risk of mycotoxin exposure to pigs

29 May 2020

Dry weather case study - Ian Norbury

The weather is certainly throwing some challenges our way this year and the biggest impact is the reduced grass growth.

29 May 2020

Dry weather case study - Sam Jones

We have gone from the wettest February to the driest April and May, and it doesn’t look as though there is rain coming anytime soon.

1 October 2026

Less-common claw horn lesions in cows

Find out how to manage, prevent and treat less-common lesions in lame cows.

6 October 2026

Claw horn lesions in cows

These lesions are caused by imbalances of weight, trauma to the foot and other physical factors.

1 October 2026

Infectious and non-infectious (mixed) claw horn lesions in cows

Mixed lesions usually occur when a claw horn lesion becomes infected. However, an infection can lead to claw horn lesions, so prompt treatment is essential.

29 January 2025

Infectious causes of lameness in the foot

Infections can spread through a herd and cause lameness if not spotted quickly and treated effectively.

6 October 2026

What does a healthy cow’s foot look like?

Find out what does what in a cow’s foot.