Content related to the topic: disease

6 October 2026

Trimming cows’ feet: When to trim and what to avoid

Learn when to trim, when to check feet and how to avoid common mistakes.

6 October 2026

Trimming cows' feet: The five-step Dutch method

The five-step Dutch method is a widely used approach to foot trimming that helps maintain healthy claws and supports good mobility.

6 October 2026

Tips on lifting a cow’s foot

From preparing the workspace to safety measures, here are some helpful ideas to make lifting your cow’s foot easier.

6 October 2026

Foot trimming dairy cows

Information on foot trimming cattle to prevent and treat lameness.

6 October 2026

Identifying lameness: Spot, lift, look

Spotting and treating lameness early are key to success. Use this three-step method to identify any cows that need attention.

28 March 2025

Liver fluke survival in silage project

Liver fluke is a parasite that affects the health and welfare of livestock, specifically cattle and sheep. This research investigates whether liver fluke in silage poses a risk to livestock.

16 April 2020

Beef feed efficiency research project delivers cost saving for farmers and the environment

Investigating new systems which will make beef cattle more efficient to produce, less damaging to the environment and yet still more cost-effective for farmers

1 May 2025

Disease surveillance for pig farmers

Find out how data about diseases in pigs is collected and analysed.

17 September 2026

Challenge Sheep

A project investigating the impact of body condition and mating ewes as ewe lambs or shearlings on lifetime performance.

21 February 2024

Significant Diseases Charter

Understand the important role the charter has in sharing information quickly in the event of a disease outbreak

20 March 2025

Swine dysentery

Essential information about the bacterial disease that causes diarrhoea, weight loss, and severely limits productivity

20 August 2026

Porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus (PEDv)

Essential information about the porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus, including how to spot symptoms and prepare for an outbreak.