Welfare

Parasite control guide

1 April 2026

Parasite control guide

The AHDB parasite control guide is a simple, reliable reference that lists parasite treatments available for cattle and sheep.

Improving lamb survival

21 March 2024

Improving lamb survival

Improving animal performance and reducing physical losses are key to ensuring sheep farming is profitable. This manual takes into account various factors, including the sheep farming system, ewe body condition, nutrition, health planning and management with the aim of reducing lamb losses

Calf management

28 November 2024

Calf management

A guide to provide information on how to optimise calf performance.

Milk Fever Focus

3 February 2020

Milk Fever Focus

Learn about the risk factors that can cause milk fever and the treatment options.

Displaced abomasum in dairy cows

5 February 2026

Displaced abomasum in dairy cows

Learn about the causes, signs and treatments of displaced abomasum.

Indoor farrowing environment

11 October 2021

Indoor farrowing environment

Guidance on preparing the farrowing house to optimise piglet health and growth

Success in Transition meetings

23 January 2020

Success in Transition meetings

Evaluating your herd's transition, understanding common challenges and setting triggers for action

Industry-wide ruminant group to tackle endemic diseases across the UK

22 January 2020

Industry-wide ruminant group to tackle endemic diseases across the UK

UK-wide cattle and sheep industry group is to be created to speed up progress against endemic diseases

Mastitis in dairy cows

4 October 2024

Mastitis in dairy cows

Identifying, treating and preventing mastitis in dairy cows

Retained foetal membranes

20 December 2019

Retained foetal membranes

Learn about the impact of retained foetal membrane along with preventative strategies and treatment options.

Uterine infections – metritis and endometritis

19 December 2019

Uterine infections – metritis and endometritis

Causes and risk factors, epidemiology, impact, diagnosis and treatment of dairy cow uterine infections

Healthy feet programme

5 September 2025

Healthy feet programme

Top tips for mobility mentors about incorporating the Healthy Feet Programme into their work

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