Content related to the topic: health

16 February 2026

Responsible use of anthelmintics in livestock

From faecal egg count to monitoring anthelmintic effectiveness, our advice will help you to use anthelmintics responsibly on farm.

16 February 2026

Controlling, monitoring and treating worms in cattle

Effective worm control in cattle can help preserve the activity of wormers for future use.

15 June 2021

Making the most of your buildings at calving

Tim Downes, alongside vet Nathan Loewenstein and dairy building expert Ian Ohnstad explore how to make the most from your buildings at calving.

10 June 2021

UK pig industry posts further reductions in antibiotic use

Antibiotic prescribed to pigs on UK farms in 2020 fell by 5%, bringing the total reduction since 2015 to 62%

17 February 2025

Which pig herd management software should I use?

Learn about some of the best suppliers of pig herd management software and understand how you can benefit from managing your pig herd more efficiently and effectively.

25 May 2021

Ruminant Health & Welfare survey results

An overview of the Ruminant Health & Welfare survey results, priorities and how they’re going to be tackled.

20 May 2021

RamCompare five-year results identifies traits from performance recorded rams to drive flock productivity

The fifth-year results from the RamCompare project reveal how rams with key breeding traits can drive productivity and optimise flock profitability.

14 January 2025

Acidification and fermentation of pig diets

Find out how the acidification and fermentation of pig diets can improve the performance and gut health of your pigs.

11 May 2021

Inert fibres as an alternative to zinc oxide in pig diets

Find out how inert fibres can be used to improve the gut health of pigs

30 April 2026

Pneumonia in calves

There are two distinct respiratory syndromes – acute (calf or enzootic) pneumonia or chronic pneumonia.

6 May 2026

Meet the Challenge Sheep farmers

Meet the Challenge Sheep farmers.

10 March 2025

Removing zinc oxide from pig diets

Find out how to maintain productivity and manage your pigs’ diets without zinc oxide