Welfare
16 April 2020
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
17 April 2020
Preventing Digital Dermatitis (DD) infection pre-calving and minimising body condition score loss post-calving are a must to ensure optimum foot health in an animal’s first lactation and beyond.
6 January 2021
Disinfection and hot washing crucial to prevent Crypto spread from calf jackets.
20 March 2024
Guidance on providing the correct quality and quantity of water to pigs
11 May 2022
Challenge Sheep is a project funded by AHDB Beef & Lamb which aims to develop best practice for managing replacement ewes and understand the impact of the rearing phase on a ewe’s lifetime performance.
7 August 2020
It is vital to monitor water use in pig production for improved efficiency and cost control
7 August 2020
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.
23 March 2020
A sheet allowing you to record the mobility scores of cows in each group.
23 February 2024
This form allows you to record the mobility of your herd. The images on the sheet indicate the mobility scores of the cows and makes suggestions on how to improve them.
27 September 2022
Important advice on managing biosecurity risks on your pig unit site
19 March 2020
In light of the evolving situation with Coronavirus (COVID-19), Pig Health Scheme assessments have been suspended
12 July 2021
Find out about the antimicrobial subgroup of the Pig Health and Welfare Council.