Content related to the topic: livestock

19 February 2021

On-farm factors affecting red meat quality

Find out how practices on farm can impact meat quality.

19 February 2021

Factors affecting red meat quality and shelf life

Find out what factors affect meat quality and shelf life and what you can do about them to improve end product consistency.

16 February 2021

Lamb from the UK takes centre stage at Gulfood

High quality lamb from the UK will be in the spotlight this month at one of the world’s biggest annual food and drink trade shows in the Middle East.

18 February 2021

Improving dairy cow defences to environmental mastitis in lactation

In addition to minimising the challenge of infection from the environment, improving the cow’s natural defences will play a part in mastitis control.

18 February 2021

Reducing the risk of environmental mastitis in dairy cows during milking

Environmental mastitis is usually the result of infections picked up outside the milking parlour, but infections can be spread during milking.

18 February 2021

Controlling environmental mastitis in dairy cows by improving cow flow

Good stockmanship is key to moving cows quickly and quietly around the farm. It is also key to reducing and controlling environmental mastitis.

20 August 2025

GB Dairy Calf Strategy 2020-2023: Guidance

Guidance for farmers who are exploring options to rear and market dairy bred calves.

5 March 2021

The importance of observation in cattle handling

Globally respected animal behaviourist Professor Temple Grandin shares her extensive knowledge about handling cattle

18 February 2021

Controlling environmental mastitis in dairy cows at pasture

Time at pasture poses a considerable risk for clinical mastitis and increased somatic cell counts for many dairy herds, due to exposure to different bacterial pathogens and variable environmental conditions. Our top tips will help you manage the risk of mastitis in the contamination hotspots.

20 March 2026

Dairy cow cubicle housing design to control environmental mastitis in lactation

Well-managed cubicles give a lower incidence of mastitis infections in lactation compared with loose yard systems, in general, but cubicles must be appropriate to the size of the cows in the herd.

8 June 2021

Dairy cow bedding management to control environmental mastitis during lactation

When cows lie down, teats and teat ends will come into close contact with the bacteria in the bedding. Our top tips for bedding compare the different bedding types and advise how best to store them.

19 February 2021

Dairy cow housing design to prevent environmental mastitis during lactation

Housing designed with the cow in mind is important, to reduce environmental risks for mastitis. Fundamental issues with building design, ventilation and stocking rate can often mean new infection rates remain high, particularly in higher-yielding herds.