Content related to the topic: health

26 August 2026

Body condition scoring in dairy cattle

How to body condition score cows

16 April 2020

Beef feed efficiency research project delivers cost saving for farmers and the environment

Investigating new systems which will make beef cattle more efficient to produce, less damaging to the environment and yet still more cost-effective for farmers

27 August 2026

Dairy calf management

Find out best practice and top tips to rear healthy heifers for your dairy herd.

20 March 2024

Water quantity and quality

Guidance on providing the correct quality and quantity of water to pigs

17 September 2026

Challenge Sheep

A project investigating the impact of body condition and mating ewes as ewe lambs or shearlings on lifetime performance.

18 March 2025

Water usage on pig farms

It is vital to monitor water use in pig production for improved efficiency and cost control

7 August 2020

Water guidance for pig farmers

This section provides guidance on water system setup and maintenance, the importance and methods of maintaining water quality and how to avoid waste. It also explores water supply management.

21 February 2024

Significant Diseases Charter

Understand the important role the charter has in sharing information quickly in the event of a disease outbreak

20 March 2025

Swine dysentery

Essential information about the bacterial disease that causes diarrhoea, weight loss, and severely limits productivity

20 August 2026

Porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus (PEDv)

Essential information about the porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus, including how to spot symptoms and prepare for an outbreak.

19 August 2025

Emerging diseases in pigs

The latest guidance on emerging and exotic diseases such as African swine fever, swine dysentery and PEDv.

4 December 2024

On-site biosecurity on pig farms

Important advice on managing biosecurity risks on your pig unit site