Content related to the topic: livestock

18 March 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.

18 March 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.

1 April 2026

Mycoplasma bovis

Learn about mycoplasma bovis in cattle.

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.

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.

22 May 2026

Breeding for sustainability for the commercial flock

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

20 April 2026

NSA Northern Region sheep post-mortem event

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

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.

12 March 2026

Commercial farm hosts wanted to gather lamb data for RamCompare

RamCompare, the UK’s national progeny test, is looking for new commercial farm partners to collect performance data on their lamb crop, tracking lambs from birth through to slaughter.

1 April 2026

Responsible and sustainable use of parasiticides

Using medicines responsibly ensures products are only used when necessary, ideally supported by a diagnosis or a risk assessment.

22 April 2026

Bluetongue virus impact: Lambing 2026

During this webinar we'll share the latest updates on the current bluetongue virus (BTV) situation and the impact on lambing.

29 April 2026

Bluetongue virus impact: Calving 2026

During this webinar we'll share the latest updates on the current bluetongue virus (BTV) situation and the impact on calving.