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Livestock
13 October 2023
This report from the Pig Health and Welfare Council (PHWC) recounts the activities of the council during 2021 and 2022.
17 October 2023
AHDB has worked with industry experts to pull together best practice on youngstock housing. This guide covers legislation, the calf’s environment, housing design and systems that can be used to house your youngstock.
12 January 2026
It is essential that youngstock housing provides for calves' needs, ensuring health and performance are optimised and regulations complied with. This page discusses how layout and construction can be used to the affect.
6 October 2023
Feeding is one of the main tasks of calf husbandry, and it requires a lot of money, time and effort. Designing your housing to make feeding easier will greatly benefit you and your team
30 October 2023
Well-designed cattle handling facilities make handling more efficient and help reduce stress and injuries.
5 December 2023
National statistics are often used to show agriculture’s contribution to climate change. Here we give an overview of what they are, and some of the limitations to their use.
13 August 2025
Early detection of disease and immediate effective treatment in calves is vital to maintain welfare, health and productivity. Use this scorecard daily as part of your routine calf checks. It’s also a useful tool to train new staff.
19 September 2023
A new study demonstrates the importance of GWP* for more accurately assessing the climate impact of methane originating from livestock.
3 November 2023
Our feed budget planner helps farmers optimise their feeding strategies, leading to healthier livestock, reduced waste, and increased profits.
8 July 2024
Explaining GWP-star, an alternative measure for calculating the impact of methane on the climate.
5 December 2025
Find out more about how your breeding choices can positively impact your herd.
5 September 2023
Find out about the new estimated breeding values (EBVs) for sheep farmers