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Welfare
14 February 2019
The latest edition of The Bulletin is now available to download. Topics include nutrition, breeding, costings and more.
7 February 2019
Practical advice about reducing herd lameness from Owen Atkinson of Dairy Veterinary Consultancy Ltd
18 January 2019
This factsheet discusses how to provide adequate, good quality drinking water to pigs. It includes details on flow rates, drinker heights and drinker requirements.
3 November 2021
A guide to recognising the common causes of lesions in dairy cows and the factors that reduce their occurrence.
18 February 2020
Guidance about the standard operating procedure for foot trimming to reduce the spread of digital dermatitis.
11 March 2020
Lancashire Pig Discussion Group: AHDB health and welfare update
4 January 2019
Guidance about using alternative treatments from our Healthy Feet Programme to manage lameness and reduce antibiotic use in your herd.
14 December 2023
New joint project important step towards sustainability framework for British beef and lamb
6 November 2018
Many of the current intensive livestock production systems require the provision of a controlled environment for housed stock. This handbook covers some of the fundamental principles involved in controlled environment. Some practical systems and equipment are illustrated and design examples are given in the appendices.
26 October 2018
Dairy farmers in Wales are being invited to apply for financial and technical support to improve herd health management and disease control, as part of the Dairy Improvement Programme.
8 October 2018
Two farmer representatives from England and one from Wales are sought for a sheep industry group to help shape the focus of the UK sheep industry.
17 October 2018
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.