Content related to the topic: health

19 November 2018

Case study: water sampling and cleaning

This farm case study demonstrates the importance of sampling water on farm and the benefits that can be observed by carrying out a deep clean through shock dosing.

16 November 2018

Use of vaccines in dairy and beef cattle production 2011-17

A report on the number cattle vaccines sold in the UK between 2011 and 2017 - split by disease: BVD, IBR, Leptospirosis, calf enteritis and Pneumonia

5 November 2018

Acceptable drinking water parameters for pigs

This factsheet provides guidance on the assessment of water quality for pigs

5 November 2018

Managing mineral content of water for pigs

This factsheet explains how the mineral content of water can affect pig health and unit infrastructure

5 November 2018

Survival time of pathogens in water

This factsheet includes examples of water contaminants and their sources, as well as potential counter-measures to address the source of contamination

3 September 2024

HerdAdvance

HerdAdvance aims to help Welsh dairy farmers lift herd profitability and performance by improving disease prevention and control.

25 August 2022

Dairy Improvement Programme - Wales

Our initiative to improve herd health management and expand our strategic farm programme across Wales

17 October 2018

The bedding materials directory

Bedding has a significant bearing on animal health and welfare. The bedding materials directory provides a summary of the different materials that can be used in cattle and sheep housing.

5 November 2018

R&D Review 2018/19

The R&D Review is a summary of some of the work the Beef & Lamb sector is carrying out on behalf of levy payers to help their businesses become more efficient and sustainable.

9 April 2025

Better management of bovine respiratory disease

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) or pneumonia is the most common reason for death and poor performance in young cattle and costs the UK cattle industry an estimated £50 million a year. This booklet gives an overview of how to recognise, test and treat BRD

27 February 2024

Sheep diseases directory

Diseases in sheep and cattle have made the headlines many times over the last few years. The impact of a disease can range from an annoying setback in production to a devastating infection leading to widespread culling of the flock. What is certain, however, is that every disease has an impact on returns

18 July 2025

Beef diseases directory

Diseases in the UK cattle industry account for huge losses and are a major welfare concern. This publication highlights some of the major conditions affecting the beef industry. It provides insight into the main symptoms and risk factors, alongside the most effective prevention and treatment protocols