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1 October 2025
Learn why pigs behave in certain ways and how they respond to humans, as well as how to handle them effectively.
13 May 2020
Understand the dangers on your pig farm and what you can do to reduce the risks
3 September 2020
Find out how a piglet sorter, built from stockboard, has improved handling and sorting piglets
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
25 October 2018
With careful management, surplus pure dairy-bred male calves can be a useful option for beef farmers looking to source additional animals to rear and finish. This manual gives an overview of how to produce good quality beef from surplus male dairy calves