Content related to the topic: livestock

9 January 2024

Defra survey highlights risks of disease in animal feed storage units

New Defra guidance on BSE and animal feed storage

12 July 2024

Limiting the spread of notifiable disease in pigs

January 2024: Preparation is key. Not only does it save time during an outbreak, but it can also help limit the impact too.

23 November 2023

ITN Business and AHDB to launch news-style programme Farming a Greener Future

ITN Business and AHDB have announced the launch of a news-style programme Farming a Greener Future

18 December 2023

Blood sampling guidance for pigs that are 13+ weeks of age

Download this factsheet for guidance on blood sampling pigs that are more than 13 weeks of age as part of the Annual Health and Welfare Review.

29 January 2026

Annual Health and Welfare Review: resources for vets

Resources for vets and vet-led teams with official and practical guidance for carrying out Annual Health and Welfare Reviews

4 March 2026

Bluetongue

Bluetongue is a non-contagious, viral disease affecting domestic and wild ruminants (primarily sheep and including cattle and goats), that is transmitted by insects, particularly biting midges.

19 December 2023

How to apply carbon audits and mitigation plans

See what you could get from a carbon audit and what actions could improve your footprint, based on the results from our strategic and monitor farm carbon audits.

26 October 2023

A positive outlook for dairy cow fertility

Producers who ignore the genetics of fertility are missing the best opportunity they have for sustained and cost-effective improvements to the reproductive performance of their herds.

10 June 2025

Applying GWP* to UK national GHG emissions

Applying the alternative metric GWP-star to methane emissions at a national scale

13 October 2023

Pig Health and Welfare Council Biennial Report 2021-2022

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

Youngstock housing – Housing layout and construction

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.