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24 April 2024
The tables below provide information on the different nutrients and vitamins needed in feed, for livestock to thrive.
3 March 2022
There are essential vitamins and minerals required to support productivity in livestock production. Issues can occur with imbalances, deficiencies or toxicity. It is important to understand how the different elements interact with each other, the clinical signs and management options to resolve the problem.
11 August 2023
This notebook provides you with best practice calf-rearing information. It will also help you to keep a record of calf performance (colostrum intake, liveweights, calf losses).
16 August 2019
Haulier questionnaire: We would like to get a feel for the standard of lorry washing facilities at markets and abattoirs across England.
28 June 2023
Keeping pigs is a satisfying experience but, before making the decision to become a keeper, you need to know the basics. This guide takes you through the key areas you need to be aware of and provides contacts for additional information.
27 May 2020
In warm or bright conditions, when there is heat and light intensity, calves are at risk of heat stress. During these periods, energy is used to lose heat from the body by sweating and increasing respiratory rate.
9 July 2019
Pig Health and Welfare Council launches biennial report at the Great Yorkshire Show
9 July 2019
This report recounts the activities of the Pig Health and Welfare Council (PHWC) during 2017 and 2018. This has been a challenging time, with the PHWC working to enable the industry to introduce changes in practices that are necessary to meet the targets in respect of reducing antibiotic usage and driving up welfare standards across production systems.
21 August 2019
AHDB is proud to present Talking Beef 2019 – a one day event looking at key areas of beef production.
4 November 2021
This guide will take you through the process of preparing a contingency plan, for example, if you are placed in a restriction zone. It also contains a 'key contacts' template for you to fill in and print.
17 January 2025
Download and complete this contingency planning template from AHDB and the NPA so that you are prepared should there be a notifiable disease outbreak in the pig sector.