Content related to the topic: welfare

13 August 2020

Weaning and small pig management

Guidance on weaning, including creep feeding and small pig management

24 June 2021

Colostrum management for pigs

Information about the importance of colostrum for piglets

17 September 2020

Monitoring farrowing and piglet behaviour

Guidance on monitoring farrowing and piglet behaviour

23 December 2020

Piglet fostering

Guidance on indoor piglet management

17 September 2020

Creep training

Creep areas provide the right environment for piglets and training them to use this area will give them a good start in life.

25 September 2026

Disinfecting foot trimming equipment

Find out how to properly disinfect foot trimming equipment to reduce the spread of diseases.

22 May 2026

Hoof care tool kit

Find out more about the cattle foot care tool kit.

1 October 2026

Treating the lame cow: The importance of aftercare

Aftercare is an important consideration when treating lameness in dairy cows.

6 October 2026

Treating injuries of the horn in lame cows

Cattle hooves can become injured due to physical factors like weight bearing. It is important to treat these injuries quickly to prevent further damage.

6 October 2026

How to block a lame cow’s foot

Learn the correct way to block a foot and common problems to avoid.

6 October 2026

How to treat foul in the foot

Foul is a common infection in dairy cattle and is characterised by painful inflammation of the interdigital space and swelling. Find out how to spot it and treat it.

6 October 2026

Digital dermatitis in cows’ feet

Digital dermatitis is a common cause of lameness. Find out how to identify this infection and treat it quickly before it spreads.