Content related to the topic: health

24 September 2020

Youngstock health

Resources on youngstock health and housing to help prevent disease and ill-health in young calves

17 March 2026

Muck Free Truck

Help raise awareness of the importance of clean vehicles – spread the word, not the disease.

24 April 2024

Vitamins & minerals for beef and sheep farmers

The tables below provide information on the different nutrients and vitamins needed in feed, for livestock to thrive.

11 August 2023

Calf rearing notebook

This notebook provides you with best practice calf-rearing information. It will also help you to keep a record of calf performance (colostrum intake, liveweights, calf losses).

29 September 2025

Choosing bulls

Find out what to look for when selecting a bull for breeding, including how to use genetics and EBVs, and judging if a bull is fit to work.

3 March 2022

Vitamins & minerals decision tree and diagnostics

There are essential vitamins and minerals required to support productivity in livestock production. Issues can occur with imbalances, deficiencies or toxicity. It is important to understand how the different elements interact with each other, the clinical signs and management options to resolve the problem.

16 August 2019

Are lorry washing facilities up to scratch?

Haulier questionnaire: We would like to get a feel for the standard of lorry washing facilities at markets and abattoirs across England.

28 June 2023

New pig keepers guide

Keeping pigs is a satisfying experience but, before making the decision to become a keeper, you need to know the basics. This guide takes you through the key areas you need to be aware of and provides contacts for additional information.

27 May 2020

Managing calves in warm/hot weather

In warm or bright conditions, when there is heat and light intensity, calves are at risk of heat stress. During these periods, energy is used to lose heat from the body by sweating and increasing respiratory rate.

22 February 2024

Farm animal post mortem report example

9 July 2019

Pig Health and Welfare Council launches biennial report at the Great Yorkshire Show

9 July 2019

Pig Health and Welfare Council Biennial Report 2017–2018

This report recounts the activities of the Pig Health and Welfare Council (PHWC) during 2017 and 2018. This has been a challenging time, with the PHWC working to enable the industry to introduce changes in practices that are necessary to meet the targets in respect of reducing antibiotic usage and driving up welfare standards across production systems.