Content related to the topic: health

7 May 2020

Pig Health and Welfare Council: April 2019 update

Information from the April 2019 meeting of the Pig Health and Welfare Council and its subgroups

22 May 2024

Worming advice from Challenge Sheep farmer Rob Hawke

First generation farmers Rob and Anna Hawke joined the AHDB Beef & Lamb-funded project, Challenge Sheep, when it began in 2017.

22 May 2024

Worming advice from Strategic Farmer Adrian Coombe

Strategic Farmer, Adrian Coombe, farms with his wife Lyn, and father Peter, at Dupath Farm in Callington, Cornwall.

4 May 2023

Pig Health Scheme

Find out what the Pig Health Scheme is and how it can benefit your business

6 October 2026

Trimming cows’ feet: When to trim and what to avoid

Learn when to trim, when to check feet and how to avoid common mistakes.

6 October 2026

Trimming cows' feet: The five-step Dutch method

The five-step Dutch method is a widely used approach to foot trimming that helps maintain healthy claws and supports good mobility.

6 October 2026

Tips on lifting a cow’s foot

From preparing the workspace to safety measures, here are some helpful ideas to make lifting your cow’s foot easier.

6 October 2026

Foot trimming dairy cows

Information on foot trimming cattle to prevent and treat lameness.

25 September 2026

Mobility scoring: How to score your cows

Regularly scoring your cows for mobility is the first step towards reducing lameness in your herd.

6 October 2026

Identifying lameness: Spot, lift, look

Spotting and treating lameness early are key to success. Use this three-step method to identify any cows that need attention.

10 October 2024

Mobility scoring for dairy cows

Find out how to mobility score your dairy cows

28 March 2025

Liver fluke survival in silage project

Liver fluke is a parasite that affects the health and welfare of livestock, specifically cattle and sheep. This research investigates whether liver fluke in silage poses a risk to livestock.