Livestock

Gilt isolation, acclimatisation and integration

1 June 2022

Gilt isolation, acclimatisation and integration

Guidance on acclimatising and integrating gilts and managing isolation facilities

Gilt management until puberty

1 June 2022

Gilt management until puberty

Guidance on selection and management of gilts at puberty

Effects of wet weather on this year's lamb crop

22 January 2020

Effects of wet weather on this year's lamb crop

Reducing the impact of the wet weather on this year’s lamb crop

Fertility in dairy cows

19 February 2026

Fertility in dairy cows

Improving dairy cow fertility

Mastitis in dairy cows

4 October 2024

Mastitis in dairy cows

Identifying, treating and preventing mastitis in dairy cows

Lameness in dairy cows

29 July 2025

Lameness in dairy cows

Identifying, treating and preventing lameness in dairy cows

Retained foetal membranes

20 December 2019

Retained foetal membranes

Learn about the impact of retained foetal membrane along with preventative strategies and treatment options.

Uterine infections – metritis and endometritis

19 December 2019

Uterine infections – metritis and endometritis

Causes and risk factors, epidemiology, impact, diagnosis and treatment of dairy cow uterine infections

Figuring out the key to good breeding

5 December 2025

Figuring out the key to good breeding

How Dylan Harries is using our spring calving index to inform breeding decisions and drive profitability

Healthy feet programme

5 September 2025

Healthy feet programme

Top tips for mobility mentors about incorporating the Healthy Feet Programme into their work

Advice for livestock farmers affected by flooding

3 September 2026

Advice for livestock farmers affected by flooding

Information on feed, contamination, housing and health during flooding

Optimising suckler herd fertility

3 July 2025

Optimising suckler herd fertility

Optimising fertility is critical to the success of any suckler herd. Nutrition, health and genetics all play a part. This manual will help farmers to understand more about optimising the suckler herd.

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