Health
1 August 2022
The Red Tractor deadline for submitting Q2 (April – June) antibiotic data for pigs is 11 August 2022.
16 August 2022
Reducing stress, disease and disruption to dairy calf growth rates
1 November 2022
A series of practical on-farm meetings to help make your weaning successful
1 July 2022
An update from the Pork Sector Council Chair, Mike Sheldon, on the recent pig disease situation
6 March 2024
Read the case study for Eldon Farm’s calf rearing system and how it works for them
23 June 2022
New figures show the amount of antibiotic used to treat pigs on UK farms in 2021 fell by 17%, bringing the total reduction since 2015 to 69%.
12 July 2022
Why rumen development is key to weaning transition and making it successful on your farm.
28 August 2024
The final aspect of your cow track to consider is what fencing to use and how to ensure it doesn’t slow down cow flow. Here we look at what to bear in mind when fencing your cow track.
28 August 2024
What should you consider when working out the cost of your new cow track? Here we explain the different expenses to account for when calculating the cost of your chosen track design.
28 August 2024
Adequate drainage is critical to prolonging the life of your cow track. Here we look at how to ensure your track deals effectively with surface run-off.
28 August 2024
We outline the tell-tale signs that may indicate problems with your track and suggest how to maintain it to ensure it continues to aid cow flow and comfort.
30 May 2022
The host is Jen Waters, and the guest speakers are Georgina McDowell, Red Tractor, and Nicola Gumery, Bureau Service Manager, AHDB, who discussed and answered questions on the new training and registration process.