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Welfare
3 June 2019
Becoming the best sheep industry for health and welfare is the focus of the Sheep Health and Welfare Group (SHAWG) conference this November
2 November 2018
What to look out for and how to handle your cattle during extreme weather events such as droughts and heat waves
23 October 2023
Views from across our Farm Excellence network on the 2018 heat wave and resulting drought
23 June 2021
Explore how you compare against our optimal dairy system key performance indicators to help establish what we can learn from each other
26 June 2018
A new project funded by AHDB Beef & Lamb will identify profitable best practice and help address some of the significant challenges that face the calf rearing sector, including reducing antibiotic use and the welfare of calves
20 June 2018
Learn how Farm Excellence is benefiting David Goodier's 230-sow pig farm
13 December 2023
Discover how Sam Jones is protecting his flock and cutting costs
13 June 2019
On all farms sheep have to be moved and handled several times during the year, which can compromise performance if managed badly. This manual gives an insight into a range of sheep behaviours and explains how a system can be designed and operated to handle sheep calmly, safely and efficiently
12 May 2021
Understanding how animals react and what stimulates them helps producers improve handling facilities, making cattle handling safer and more efficient. This manual aims to improve producers' understanding of animal behaviour, helping them refine their skills and improve their facilities
22 May 2018
An overview of The GB Dairy Cattle Welfare Strategy including priority areas and initiatives.
22 March 2021
A practical guide about drying off along with a pictorial protocol on clean infusion technique at dry-off.
15 May 2023
Cow tracks enable your herd to move safely around your farm, as well as bringing a number of other advantages. Learn how to design and build an effective cow track that benefits both you and your cows.