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Livestock
29 February 2024
To maximise their financial returns, beef producers need to produce and sell the type of finished cattle markets want. This manual gives an overview of the key elements to focus on to produce cattle that meet the needs of the target market as cost-effectively as possible
22 May 2018
An overview of our TB Advantage genetic index and how it can used as part of a breeding strategy.
22 May 2018
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.
22 May 2018
A guide to assessing daily cow feed requirements, formulating diets and monitoring performance.
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.