Content related to the topic: health

19 March 2026

Mobility scoring: How to score your cows

Regularly scoring your cows for mobility is the first step towards reducing lameness in your herd.

15 December 2023

Hoof care for cows: Spot - Lift - Look

Use this three-step method to help you to identify any cows that need attention.

27 April 2020

Using salicylic acid to treat Digital Dermatitis in dairy cows

Salicylic acid is widely used, especially by hoof trimmers. However, care is required to stay the right side of the law.

10 October 2024

Mobility scoring for dairy cows

Find out how to mobility score your dairy cows

28 March 2025

Liver fluke survival in silage project

Liver fluke is a parasite that affects the health and welfare of livestock, specifically cattle and sheep. This research investigates whether liver fluke in silage poses a risk to livestock.

15 July 2025

Body condition scoring in dairy cattle

How to body condition score cows

16 April 2020

Beef feed efficiency research project delivers cost saving for farmers and the environment

Investigating new systems which will make beef cattle more efficient to produce, less damaging to the environment and yet still more cost-effective for farmers

17 April 2020

Preventing lameness in pre-calved heifers is a must to safeguard long-term foot health

Preventing Digital Dermatitis (DD) infection pre-calving and minimising body condition score loss post-calving are a must to ensure optimum foot health in an animal’s first lactation and beyond.

17 April 2020

Weighing heifers vital as grass quality takes toll

6 January 2021

Disinfection and hot washing crucial to prevent Crypto spread from calf jackets

Disinfection and hot washing crucial to prevent Crypto spread from calf jackets.

19 February 2026

Dairy calf management

Find out best practice and top tips to rear healthy heifers for your dairy herd.

20 March 2024

Water quantity and quality

Guidance on providing the correct quality and quantity of water to pigs