Livestock

Spring calving herds to have genetic index update

24 March 2026

Spring calving herds to have genetic index update

Producers running grazing based, spring calving systems will soon benefit from a refreshed Spring Calving Index (£SCI).

Position statement on the use of automated detection methods for lameness

19 March 2026

Position statement on the use of automated detection methods for lameness

This position statement has been put together by the Dairy Cattle Mobility Steering Group to provide guidance around the use of automated lameness detection methods.

Calf Action Conference 2026

21 April 2026

Calf Action Conference 2026

Hear about practical approaches to calf rearing and how to give calves the right start.

Somerset: Post-mortem demonstration

31 March 2026

Somerset: Post-mortem demonstration

Explore the value of on-farm post-mortem examinations with Ben Strugnell of Farm Post Mortems Ltd.

Economic analysis of the conversion from CO2 to an alternative system as a primary method of killing pigs within a commercial UK-based pig processing facility

24 April 2026

Economic analysis of the conversion from CO2 to an alternative system as a primary method of killing pigs within a commercial UK-based pig processing facility

This report provides a robust and impartial assessment of the economic implications of moving away from CO₂ stunning within a commercial UK context.

New evidence-led analysis on CO₂ stunning in the UK pig processing sector

24 April 2026

New evidence-led analysis on CO₂ stunning in the UK pig processing sector

We have published a new report examining the economic and operational implications of moving away from CO₂ stunning in the UK pig processing sector.

Mycoplasma bovis

1 April 2026

Mycoplasma bovis

Learn about mycoplasma bovis in cattle.

Best practice treatment of sheep parasites

1 April 2026

Best practice treatment of sheep parasites

This page explains how to treat sheep parasites safely and effectively. It also outlines the main types of wormers, how to use them, and the best practice steps to follow for each method of administration.

Best practice treatment of cattle parasites

1 April 2026

Best practice treatment of cattle parasites

This page explains how to treat cattle parasites safely and effectively. It also outlines the main types of wormers, how to use them, and the best practice steps to follow for each method of administration.

Breeding for sustainability for the commercial flock

22 May 2026

Breeding for sustainability for the commercial flock

Farm walk looking at the impact of performance recording and breeding values

NSA Northern Region sheep post-mortem event

20 April 2026

NSA Northern Region sheep post-mortem event

Learn about the internal effects of parasite damage through demonstrations of sheep post-mortems.

Breed for CH4nge – industry event to share our findings

27 May 2026

Breed for CH4nge – industry event to share our findings

Celebrate innovation, collaboration and the future of sustainable sheep farming at the closing event of the three-year Breed for CH4nge project.

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