Content related to the topic: livestock

14 October 2025

Treating early is not an insurance policy against liver fluke

Before deciding whether to treat your livestock for liver fluke this autumn, we encourage you to test whether treatment is needed first.

6 March 2026

Be on the lookout for acorn poisoning this autumn

There is a glut of acorns this autumn, which brings with it an increased risk of acorn poisoning in livestock.

1 October 2025

Preparing your herd for autumn

As the busy summer season winds down, autumn presents a good opportunity for dairy farmers to take stock of herd health and performance.

8 October 2025

Pig Health and Welfare Council appoints new Chair

Duncan Berkshire is the new Chair of the Pig Health and Welfare Council.

1 October 2025

Ayrshire farm adopts carbon-saving practices

Low Ballees Farm has been working to cut their carbon footprint while boosting forage production and making more effective use of existing resources.

12 June 2026

Muck Free Truck campaign relaunched to raise the standard for clean pig transport

We have relaunched the Muck Free Truck campaign with a bold new slogan – Muck Off! – to strengthen biosecurity across the UK pig industry

26 November 2025

Cumbria: Livestock slurry – Your liquid asset

Join us for a collaboration with Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) for an informative event on Integrated Slurry Management incorporating cost-effective Nutrient Management Planning.

11 November 2025

Somerset: Livestock slurry – Your liquid asset

Join us for a collaboration with Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) for an informative event on Integrated Slurry Management incorporating cost-effective Nutrient Management Planning with guest Chris Duller, David Ball from AHDB and CSF advisor Jonathan Skidmore.

4 March 2026

The Resilient Farm Roadshow - North

This roadshow is a collaboration between AHDB and Agricology, a free knowledge platform that supports farmers in adopting agroecological and regenerative practices through practical resources, events and partnerships to promote sustainable farming.

8 January 2026

The Resilient Farm Roadshow

This roadshow is a collaboration between AHDB and Agricology, a free knowledge platform that supports farmers in adopting agroecological and regenerative practices through practical resources, events and partnerships to promote sustainable farming.

12 June 2026

Muck Free Truck: Raising the standard for clean pig transport

First launched in 2019, the Muck Free Truck campaign has been refreshed for 2025.

17 September 2025

Agri-environment schemes: Are they worth it?

A new AHDB review pinpoints how agri-environment schemes (AES) are affecting profitability, environmental outcomes and long-term farm stability across the UK’s cereals and oilseeds, beef and lamb, pork and dairy sectors.