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Livestock
30 October 2023
Colostrum is vital to the newborn calf as it contains antibodies, energy and nutrients essential for growth.
22 May 2018
A leaflet about scoring a herd for swellings, along with pictorial examples.
22 May 2018
A leaflet providing advice about hair loss and lesion scoring for dairy herds, along with pictorial examples.
22 May 2018
A score card explaining why it is important to review the herd's cleanliness together with pictorial examples.
22 May 2018
A summary of recent research projects on health, welfare and nutrition and on soils, forge and grassland completed following two five-year research partnerships with leading universities and research institutes.
22 January 2019
This booklet includes information on our research programme as well as related products and services to to ensure have access to the most up to date advice possible.
19 October 2020
A guide about the key areas to consider when purchasing stock including potential diseases, isolation, tests and treatments.
7 November 2018
The 'Don’t bring it home!' poster is aimed at workers in the pig industry and those involved with moving pigs. It warns that diseases such as African Swine Fever (ASF) can be carried in pigmeat, which is harmful if fed to pigs
26 September 2018
African Swine Fever affects pigs and has a devastating impact on productivity and the ability of a country to sell pork. Biosecurity is the first line of defence against disease. Biosecurity applies on the farm and when travelling, particularly to and from areas where ASF has been confirmed
22 May 2018
Good water is key for health and good production. This report by RAFT solutions summarises technical and practical information on principles and practice based on international standards and published science, coupled with practical experience and knowledge from UK pig production
10 August 2018
Water is key for health, welfare and productivity. Sampling water may be an assurance scheme requirement. You may also wish to test minerals, flow rate and temperature to assess quality and quantity of a new supply or to investigate issues such as poor water intake or blocked pipes and filters
16 July 2018
Water is key for health, welfare and productivity. Sampling water may be an assurance scheme requirement. You may also wish to test minerals, flow rate and temperature to assess quality and quantity of a new supply or to investigate issues such as poor water intake or blocked pipes and filters