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13 October 2023
This report from the Pig Health and Welfare Council (PHWC) recounts the activities of the council during 2021 and 2022.
30 October 2023
Well-designed cattle handling facilities make handling more efficient and help reduce stress and injuries.
13 August 2025
Early detection of disease and immediate effective treatment in calves is vital to maintain welfare, health and productivity. Use this scorecard daily as part of your routine calf checks. It’s also a useful tool to train new staff.
1 September 2023
With ewe replacement and breeding tup sales in full swing, here is a timely reminder on the importance of quarantine.
1 August 2023
Post-movement TB testing rules are changing
25 March 2025
Tips for maintaining and improving the overall health, welfare, productivity and profitability of your herd.
23 June 2023
Researchers have applied some of the principles applied to mastitis cases and this time looked at including claw horn lesion data into statistical models to see what we can learn
23 June 2023
Sarah Smith of George Farm Vets tells us about the new Lantra-approved programme that aims to unite farm vets and hoof trimmers to improve mobility
23 June 2023
We talk to George Jones of Priory Vets in Cardigan, west Wales, about the steps that led to them offering a full foot trimming service for cows
13 June 2023
The latest figures reveal a 20% reduction in antibiotic usage for treating pigs on farms in 2022.
9 May 2023
Jennifer Newman, AHDB's Animal Health & Welfare Scientist, has won the Animal Health, Agriculture and Food Supply category at the Antibiotic Guardian awards ceremony in London this week.
11 May 2023
What is the effect of supplementary milk withdrawal on pre-weaning creep consumption?