Content related to the topic: health

29 June 2021

Livestock medicine: Labelling and storage

Storage, shelf life and disposal of medicines are all important aspects of responsible medicine use. Find out more about medicine labels and why they are important.

29 June 2021

Administering medicine to livestock

Injuries from incorrect medicine administration can cause pain and devalue the carcase, but are preventable. Read our tips on best practice for injections and drenching on farm.

29 June 2021

Best-practice medicine use – the five Rs

Find out why the five Rs are critical to responsible medicine use on farm.

3 September 2025

Responsible use of medicines in livestock

Read our advice and information to help you use medicines responsibly.

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.