Content related to the topic: welfare

6 October 2026

Lameness in cows: When to involve the vet

Severe and complex lameness cases should be treated by a vet, so learn the limits of your expertise and consult your vet if in any doubt.

29 May 2020

Dry weather case study - Ian Norbury

The weather is certainly throwing some challenges our way this year and the biggest impact is the reduced grass growth.

29 May 2020

Dry weather case study - Sam Jones

We have gone from the wettest February to the driest April and May, and it doesn’t look as though there is rain coming anytime soon.

1 October 2026

Less-common claw horn lesions in cows

Find out how to manage, prevent and treat less-common lesions in lame cows.

6 October 2026

Claw horn lesions in cows

These lesions are caused by imbalances of weight, trauma to the foot and other physical factors.

1 October 2026

Infectious and non-infectious (mixed) claw horn lesions in cows

Mixed lesions usually occur when a claw horn lesion becomes infected. However, an infection can lead to claw horn lesions, so prompt treatment is essential.

6 October 2026

What does a healthy cow’s foot look like?

Find out what does what in a cow’s foot.

27 November 2020

Sow culling

A good culling policy is an important part of herd management. This information will help you understand when and why culling is necessary.

4 March 2026

Body condition scoring sows

How to body condition score (BCS) sows to ensure the health, welfare, productivity and longevity of your breeding pig herd.

20 July 2020

Drying dairy cows off early

The key considerations for drying off cows early such as housing space, group management and nutrition

24 April 2026

Improving the lifetime performance of ewes

Challenge Sheep is a research project to develop best practice for managing replacement ewes and understand the impact of the rearing phase on a ewe’s lifetime performance.

7 May 2020

Pig Health and Welfare Council: April 2019 update

Information from the April 2019 meeting of the Pig Health and Welfare Council and its subgroups