Health

13 December 2023

Discover how Sam Jones is protecting his flock and cutting costs

3 June 2019

Learn how blood testing is reducing costs at Dairy Farm

1 March 2024

As the UK sheep industry has become more reliant on pastures grazed only by sheep, dependence on anthelmintics (wormers) has increased. This manual, produced by the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group gives an overview of how to control worms effectively and responsibly.

22 March 2021

A practical guide about drying off along with a pictorial protocol on clean infusion technique at dry-off.

11 October 2024

Cow tracks enable your herd to move safely around your farm, as well as bringing a number of other advantages. Learn how to design and build an effective cow track that benefits both you and your cows.

30 October 2023

Colostrum is vital to the newborn calf as it contains antibodies, energy and nutrients essential for growth.

22 May 2018

A leaflet about scoring a herd for swellings, along with pictorial examples. 

22 May 2018

A leaflet providing advice about hair loss and lesion scoring for dairy herds, along with pictorial examples. 

22 May 2018

A score card explaining why it is important to review the herd's cleanliness together with pictorial examples.

22 May 2018

A summary of recent research projects on health, welfare and nutrition and on soils, forge and grassland completed following two five-year research partnerships with leading universities and research institutes.

22 January 2019

This booklet includes information on our research programme as well as related products and services to to ensure have access to the most up to date advice possible.

19 October 2020

A guide about the key areas to consider when purchasing stock including potential diseases, isolation, tests and treatments.

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