Content related to the topic: livestock

6 October 2023

Youngstock housing – Housing systems

There are many dairy youngstock housing systems available, and it is important to understand which system will work best on your farm. In this webpage we have identified seven of the main youngstock housing systems, although this is not an exhaustive list.

23 June 2022

UK pig industry reduces antibiotic use by 17%

New figures show the amount of antibiotic used to treat pigs on UK farms in 2021 fell by 17%, bringing the total reduction since 2015 to 69%.

6 October 2023

Youngstock housing – Design questions to consider

Taking the time to understand your needs in the planning process of your youngstock housing will help make sure that the design chosen is right for your system. To help work through the design process, consider the eight questions below.

6 October 2023

Youngstock housing – Temperature, humidity and ventilation

Your dairy youngstock housing

6 October 2023

Youngstock housing – Legislation and market requirements

Overview of legal requirements to consider when building your dairy youngstock housing, and the most common codes of practice and market guidelines.

17 April 2026

Youngstock housing

Youngstock are the future of any dairy farm. Investing in them is an investment in the farm’s future, too. With so many housing systems available for dairy youngstock, AHDB have worked with producers and industry experts to bring all the latest knowledge on youngstock housing systems to one place.

7 June 2022

Case study: younger herd structure supports increase in pigs weaned in evolving business

Find out how reducing the number of older sows in the herd and tightening up the parity profile has proved an important shift for a producer

6 June 2022

Case study: shift in sow culling strategy helps herd increase numbers weaned

Find out how one producer has increased the number of piglets weaned by an average of 1.5 pigs per litter over the past four years.

6 June 2022

Case study: tight parity profile provides greater control and more steady income

Find out how a strict policy to cull sows at parity five can lead to reduced waste and reduced costs without cutting standards or performance.

28 August 2024

Fencing a cow track

The final aspect of your cow track to consider is what fencing to use and how to ensure it doesn’t slow down cow flow. Here we look at what to bear in mind when fencing your cow track.

18 February 2026

Costing out a cow track

What should you consider when working out the cost of your new cow track? Here we explain the different expenses to account for when calculating the cost of your chosen track design.

28 August 2024

Cow track drainage

Adequate drainage is critical to prolonging the life of your cow track. Here we look at how to ensure your track deals effectively with surface run-off.