Content related to the sectors: dairy

30 October 2023

3 Qs of feeding colostrum

Colostrum is vital to the newborn calf as it contains antibodies, energy and nutrients essential for growth.

22 May 2018

Swelling scorecard

A leaflet about scoring a herd for swellings, along with pictorial examples.

29 April 2026

Scoring hair loss and lesions

Discover how to score hair loss and lesions in dairy cows to assess comfort, housing and management.

22 May 2018

Cleanliness scorecard

A score card explaining why it is important to review the herd's cleanliness together with pictorial examples.

22 May 2018

Research into Practice Booklet

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

Dairy research booklet

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

Biosecurity advice and cattle purchasing checklist

A guide about the key areas to consider when purchasing stock including potential diseases, isolation, tests and treatments.

9 August 2018

Delivering a more competitive industry through optimal dairy systems

A paper setting out the context and brackground to Optimal Dairy Systems looking at the merits of all year round and block calving systems, the impact on the supply chain and key performance indicators.

22 May 2018

Evidence Report GB Dairy Herd Performance 2015/16

A report analysing dairy business performance including costs, milk prices and margins as well as GB cost of production against other countries worldwide and productivity compared with European farms.

24 February 2026

Dairy housing cubicles: Layout and dimensions

A guide to cubicle design, numbers required and layout.

22 May 2018

Dairy housing ventilation

A guide to ventilation for dairy cows buildings covering outlet and inlet ventilation and roof designs.

22 May 2018

Dairy housing - building construction and design

An overview of building construction and design including costs, building types and adapting existing buildings.