Content related to the topic: health

18 December 2023

Blood sampling guidance for pigs that are 13+ weeks of age

Download this factsheet for guidance on blood sampling pigs that are more than 13 weeks of age as part of the Annual Health and Welfare Review.

29 January 2026

Annual Health and Welfare Review: resources for vets

Resources for vets and vet-led teams with official and practical guidance for carrying out Annual Health and Welfare Reviews

1 June 2026

Bluetongue

Bluetongue is a non-contagious, viral disease affecting domestic and wild ruminants (primarily sheep and including cattle and goats), that is transmitted by insects, particularly biting midges.

13 October 2023

Pig Health and Welfare Council Biennial Report 2021-2022

This report from the Pig Health and Welfare Council (PHWC) recounts the activities of the council during 2021 and 2022.

30 October 2023

Five top tips for stress-free cattle handling

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

Don’t overlook the importance of quarantine

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

Protecting herd health and productivity when buying cattle

Tips for maintaining and improving the overall health, welfare, productivity and profitability of your herd.

23 June 2023

Research bites: When modelling takes on a new meaning

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

Rolling out the BCVA/CHCSB Lantra approved programme of foot trimming courses

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

One step further: offering a foot trimming service to clients

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

18 December 2023

Blood sampling guidance for pigs that are 13+ weeks of age

29 January 2026

Annual Health and Welfare Review: resources for vets

1 June 2026

Bluetongue

13 October 2023

Pig Health and Welfare Council Biennial Report 2021-2022

30 October 2023

Five top tips for stress-free cattle handling

13 August 2025

Calf Health Scorecard

1 September 2023

Don’t overlook the importance of quarantine

1 August 2023

Post-movement TB testing rules are changing

25 March 2025

Protecting herd health and productivity when buying cattle

23 June 2023

Research bites: When modelling takes on a new meaning

23 June 2023

Rolling out the BCVA/CHCSB Lantra approved programme of foot trimming courses

23 June 2023

One step further: offering a foot trimming service to clients