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5 November 2021
Research on optimising lying comfort and designing housing to meet the needs of the dairy cow
5 November 2021
Research in to the profitable, effective and sustainable environments for dairy cattle; The future of Dairy Cow Housing
8 June 2021
The risk of mastitis infections from the environment in lactation is higher in loose yards than when cows are housed in cubicles. To control environmental sources of mastitis, it is important to maintain low levels of bacteria near the teats and teat ends.
19 February 2021
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.
19 February 2021
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.
18 February 2021
The best way to control environmental mastitis is to minimise the number of bacteria that can cause mastitis at the teat end. It is important to keep cows clean and dry because infection can happen at any time between and during milkings.
26 November 2020
Good management of dry cow housing helps to avoid injury, infection and mastitis.
20 November 2020
Controlling the release of nitrogen, a key component of ammonia, ensures more is retained as valuable fertiliser.
6 January 2020
Improving existing buildings or designing new builds to the best standards has a lasting and positive impact on animal health and productivity. This manual covers a wide range of aspects to improve buildings for your cattle.
30 October 2018
AHDB has engaged BMG Research to conduct an in-depth survey of pig buildings.
17 October 2018
Bedding has a significant bearing on animal health and welfare. The bedding materials directory provides a summary of the different materials that can be used in cattle and sheep housing.