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Welfare
26 June 2025
It is important to consider the effect heat can have on livestock. Here is advice and information on how to prevent heat stress in cattle and sheep.
23 October 2023
Views from across our Farm Excellence network on the 2018 heat wave and resulting drought
30 December 2024
Explore how you compare against our optimal dairy system key performance indicators to help establish what we can learn from each other
8 July 2024
Learn how Farm Excellence is benefiting David Goodier's 230-sow pig farm
13 December 2023
Discover how Sam Jones is protecting his flock and cutting costs
13 June 2019
On all farms sheep have to be moved and handled several times during the year, which can compromise performance if managed badly. This manual gives an insight into a range of sheep behaviours and explains how a system can be designed and operated to handle sheep calmly, safely and efficiently
12 May 2021
Understanding how animals react and what stimulates them helps producers improve handling facilities, making cattle handling safer and more efficient. This manual aims to improve producers' understanding of animal behaviour, helping them refine their skills and improve their facilities
15 January 2025
An overview of The GB Dairy Cattle Welfare Strategy including priority areas and initiatives.
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.
3 July 2024
A handy pocket guide to help manage lamness and mobility in dairy cattle. Includes the essential tools that should be in your 'hoof trimming kit', how to sharpen knives, how to block the foot and when to call the vet out to deal with problems.