Content related to the topic: livestock

19 June 2019

Welfare is about animals thriving, not surviving

Excellent calf and youngstock welfare can be achieved by ensuring animals are thriving, not surviving, according to Jim Reynolds, an international expert in dairy welfare.

1 August 2019

How one herd manager is breeding for profit

Herd manager, Wil Armitage turned his back on high production in favour of breeding for profit.

19 June 2019

Interpreting beef carcase traits

Breeding values produced as part of the Cascase Traits Project. This analysis links data to produce Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) for traits of economic importance.

31 May 2019

American dairy welfare expert visits Scotland

Internationally renowned vet Dr James Reynolds will discuss the latest animal welfare science at an AHDB meeting in Lanarkshire on 17 June.