Content related to the topic: livestock

8 July 2025

Bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD)

Bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) is a highly contagious viral disease of cattle. It is one of the biggest disease issues facing the UK cattle industry.

8 July 2020

Glossary of common terms used in pig nutrition

13 August 2020

When to skip-a-heat in sows and gilts

Use this information to find how why and how to skip-a-heat to avoid a second litter performance drop.

13 August 2020

Using boars for heat detection in sows

Follow these guidelines to use boars effectively when stimulating and detecting heat in female pigs.

6 August 2020

Treating the lame cow: the importance of aftercare

Aftercare is an important consideration when treating lameness in dairy cows.

14 December 2023

Treating thin soles in lame cows

Sole bruising is a common non-infectious cause of lameness, which requires altering the cow’s environment to manage the condition.

15 December 2023

Treating injuries of the horn in lame cows

Cattle hooves can become injured due to physical factors like weight bearing. It is important to treat these injuries quickly to prevent further damage.

17 January 2025

How to block a lame cow’s foot

Find out the correct way to block a foot and common pitfalls to avoid.

10 November 2020

How to treat foul (foul-in-the-foot) in lame cows

Foul is a common infection in dairy cattle and is characterised by painful inflammation of the interdigital space and swelling. Find out how to spot it and treat it.

8 May 2024

Feeding growing and finishing pigs

Guidance on the nutritional requirements of growing and finishing pigs

6 August 2020

Treating digital dermatitis in lame cows

Digital dermatitis is a common cause of lameness. Find out how to identify this infection and treat it quickly before it spreads.

10 October 2024

Treating lame cows

Find out more about the infections that cause lameness and how they can be treated.