Content related to the topic: disease

6 October 2026

How to block a lame cow’s foot

Learn the correct way to block a foot and common problems to avoid.

6 October 2026

How to treat foul in the foot

Foul is a common infection in dairy cattle and is characterised by painful inflammation of the interdigital space and swelling. Find out how to spot it and treat it.

6 October 2026

Digital dermatitis in cows’ feet

Digital dermatitis is a common cause of lameness. Find out how to identify this infection and treat it quickly before it spreads.

6 October 2026

Lameness in cows: When to involve the vet

Severe and complex lameness cases should be treated by a vet, so learn the limits of your expertise and consult your vet if in any doubt.

8 July 2020

Mycotoxins in pig feed

Guidance on reducing the risk of mycotoxin exposure to pigs

1 October 2026

Less-common claw horn lesions in cows

Find out how to manage, prevent and treat less-common lesions in lame cows.

1 October 2026

Infectious and non-infectious (mixed) claw horn lesions in cows

Mixed lesions usually occur when a claw horn lesion becomes infected. However, an infection can lead to claw horn lesions, so prompt treatment is essential.

6 October 2026

What does a healthy cow’s foot look like?

Find out what does what in a cow’s foot.

24 April 2026

Improving the lifetime performance of ewes

Challenge Sheep is a research project to develop best practice for managing replacement ewes and understand the impact of the rearing phase on a ewe’s lifetime performance.

7 May 2020

Pig Health and Welfare Council: April 2019 update

Information from the April 2019 meeting of the Pig Health and Welfare Council and its subgroups

22 May 2024

Worming advice from Strategic Farmer Adrian Coombe

Strategic Farmer, Adrian Coombe, farms with his wife Lyn, and father Peter, at Dupath Farm in Callington, Cornwall.

4 May 2023

Pig Health Scheme

Find out what the Pig Health Scheme is and how it can benefit your business