Radical shift needed to put people first in UK farming
A major new White Paper published today is calling for a fundamental reset in how UK farming treats, develops and leads its people.
Tackle tick-borne diseases with Ruminant Health & Welfare
With risk of tick-borne diseases changing as new seasonal and geographical patterns emerge, Ruminant Health and Welfare (RH&W) has brought together a new online resource to help farmers and vets to tackle these diseases. (more…)
UK livestock needs action on methane now to avoid ‘soundbite’ solutions
Dairy, beef and sheep sectors must deliver an effective farm-level response to the UK’s pledge to slash 30% of methane emissions by 20301, or the ‘soundbite’ solution of reducing numbers and downsizing livestock production will take control.
Bold plans to eradicate BVD and sheep scab by 2031
The livestock industry has set out bold ambitions to eradicate sheep scab and Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) by 2031, among other goals, following a Ruminant Health and Welfare (RH&W) workshop held on 29 June. (more…)
Pain management is quickest route to improved animal welfare
Increased use of pain management would offer immediate opportunities to improve ruminant welfare across the UK at little extra cost, according to views captured at a recent workshop. (more…)
Ruminant Health & Welfare survey identifies key disease priorities
Ruminant Health & Welfare (RH&W) has announced the results to its nationwide ’grassroots’ survey of farmers, stock people and vets on priority livestock diseases and syndromes. (more…)