Content related to the topic: health

4 March 2019

Antibiotic resistance: Using antibiotics responsibly

In most cases, antibiotics should only be used to treat bacterial infections. Over-prescribing and the unnecessary use of antibiotics can increase the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Livestock producers have a responsibility to protect human and animal health by using antibiotics responsibly in order to minimise the risk of antibiotic resistance (AMR).

8 April 2025

Managing breeding ewes

Managing ewes correctly throughout the year is vital for generating the highest possible output from any sheep enterprise. Farmbench figures show that the most profitable flocks rear the highest value of lamb per ewe. It is likely that much of this is due to good ewe management.

21 February 2019

Lamb post mortem

Investigating losses at lambing time can be used as a tool to improve lamb survival and wider health, welfare and production. This is a basic post-mortem worksheet for vets and farmers. It may be useful to watch the BRP lamb survival guide: Investigating lamb losses before using this worksheet, available here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tu6VpAepsgc

4 April 2019

Buyers' checklist for breeding cattle

Buying in livestock is risky and is the most likely way of introducing a new disease onto your farm. The cost of a disease outbreak can be huge with long lasting effects. There are many potential diseases of concern as this checklist shows.

30 January 2025

Buyers' checklist for calves and store cattle

Buying in livestock is risky and is the most likely way of introducing a new disease onto your farm. The cost of a disease outbreak can be huge. There are many potential diseases of concern as this checklist shows.

19 February 2019

Controlling iron, manganese and limescale in livestock water systems

Find out about the link between mineral levels, water system efficiency, and pig growth and health.

13 March 2019

Tackling Neospora: Oxfordshire

Strategic farm event: learn how Neospora has affected fertility at Buscot Wick Farm and how it can be prevented on your farm