Content related to the topic: livestock

6 October 2023

Youngstock housing – Designing housing to feed calves with ease

Feeding is one of the main tasks of calf husbandry, and it requires a lot of money, time and effort. Designing your housing to make feeding easier will greatly benefit you and your team

30 October 2023

Five top tips for stress-free cattle handling

Well-designed cattle handling facilities make handling more efficient and help reduce stress and injuries.

5 December 2023

What do national greenhouse gas figures really tell us?

National statistics are often used to show agriculture’s contribution to climate change. Here we give an overview of what they are, and some of the limitations to their use.

13 August 2025

Calf Health Scorecard

Early detection of disease and immediate effective treatment in calves is vital to maintain welfare, health and productivity. Use this scorecard daily as part of your routine calf checks. It’s also a useful tool to train new staff.

19 September 2023

New study supports GWP* to measure methane from livestock

A new study demonstrates the importance of GWP* for more accurately assessing the climate impact of methane originating from livestock.

3 November 2023

Use our feed budget planner to maximise livestock nutrition and profitability

Our feed budget planner helps farmers optimise their feeding strategies, leading to healthier livestock, reduced waste, and increased profits.

8 July 2024

What is GWP*?

Explaining GWP-star, an alternative measure for calculating the impact of methane on the climate.

5 December 2025

Make smart choices for better breeding in your dairy herd

Find out more about how your breeding choices can positively impact your herd.

5 September 2023

Record prices achieved at virtual ram sales

Find out about the new estimated breeding values (EBVs) for sheep farmers

1 September 2023

Don’t overlook the importance of quarantine

With ewe replacement and breeding tup sales in full swing, here is a timely reminder on the importance of quarantine.

8 September 2023

First UK sheep genetics exports shipped to the US

The first UK ovine embryos have been shipped as part of the wider access win which has also enabled lamb exports to the United States.

21 August 2023

Testing begins in bid to reduce environmental impact of ammonia emissions from livestock

Find out how ammonia-harvesting technology is being used to reduce the environmental impact of ammonia emissions from livestock