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Badgers and Bovine Tuberculosis: the facts
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An NFU document (produced by South West NFU) details the issues surrounding badgers and the bovine tuberculosis and has been checked for accuracy by the British Veterinary Association and the British Cattle Veterinary Association, 2005.
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Beef and Sheep: Change in the air - the English beef and sheep production Roadmap (Phase 1)
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This roadmap benchmarks the industry's environmental impact in terms of greenhouse gases (GHGs) and energy use, and outlines how this can be reduced. EBLEX, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), November 2009.
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Beef and Sheep: Down to earth - the English beef and sheep production Roadmap (Phase 3)
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This roadmap includes sections on emissions benchmarking, carbon sequestration, waste in the supply chain, retailer activity and farmer case studies. EBLEX, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), January 2012.
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Beef and Sheep: Testing the water - the English beef and sheep production Roadmap (Phase 2)
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This roadmap examines the relationship between the CO2 equivalent cost of production and profitability for a sample of beef and sheep enterprises, as well as quantifying water usage in production and the value of beef and sheep to the English landscape and biodiversity. EBLEX, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), December 2010.
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Bulls: Choosing bulls to breed for better returns (Beef BRP Manual 1)
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This Beef Better Returns Programme (BRP) manual aims to unravel some of the issues to address when choosing a sire for your herd - either for AI purposes or buying a bull. Various Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) are explained according to their effects on ease of calving, carcase quality, herd fertility and so on. These EBVs are invaluable tools to aid your decision making. EBLEX, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Beef BRP Manual 1, 2007.
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Cattle Keepers Handbook (PB12139)
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The Cattle keeper's handbook brings together all the information cattle keepers and the industry need about cattle tracing in one easy to follow book. The handbook has been produced in consultation with the NFU, SEERAD, NAWDEPC, Defra, BCMS customers and industry representatives. It brings together and updates all the information from a series of booklets sent over the last seven years. The latest regulations and tracing requirements are included, which will help keepers meet the deadlines when applying for passports. (previously PB10594) Version two, Defra, PB12139, February 2007.
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Cattle Purchasing Checklist (MDC)
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This MDC document provides a list of diseases which may have implications for the health of your herd if you are purchasing cattle. It is recommended that this list is used as an aide-me?moire when discussing your proposed cattle purchase with your veterinary surgeon, who will be able to advise about any precautions that should be taken to safeguard the health of your herd and of the purchased cattle. Milk Development Council (MDC), May 2007.
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Cattle: Controlling worms and liver fluke in cattle for better returns (Beef BRP Manual 9)
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This Beef Better Returns Programme (BRP) manual provides guidelines to follow to gain good control over internal parasites (worms and fluke) in cattle without encouraging resistance to chemical treatments. This will keep the current range of worming products working for as long as possible. EBLEX, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Beef BRP Manual 9, 2011.
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Cattle: Diseases, Health and Welfare Information Leaflets
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NADIS (National Animal Disease Information Service) have produced a range of leaflets dealing with cattle disease management and health and welfare issues. Included here are a wide range of topics including acetonaemia, acidosis, anthrax, blackleg, bloat, campylobacte, coccidiosis, fatty liver symdrome, Johnes Disease, ragwort poisoning, salmonella and others. EBLex, circa 2004-2006.
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Cattle: Farm Health Planning
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Farm health planning is an industry led-initiative in partnership with Defra. The initiative includes farmers, vets and experienced representatives from a variety of organisations across industry. They are working together to develop information, systems and training to help farmers continue to achieve the best from their livestock and prevent disease. This includes tools that will highlight the benefi ts of a proactive approach and help you Manage costs; Save time; Reduce avoidable stock losses and Improve performance on your farm. This leaflet provides a summary introduction to this work for cattle. Defra, Farmers Weekly, 2007.
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Cattle: Guidance for veterinary surgeons and farmers on the slaughter of cattle which are injured or showing signs of abnormalities
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The British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA) and other veterinary organisations have jointly developed this guidance on the slaughter of cattle which are injured or showing signs of abnormalities for veterinary surgeons and farmers with assistance from the Food Standards Agency (FSA), UK Rural Affairs Departments and the Meat Hygiene Service (MHS). BCVA, September 2005.
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Cattle: Guidance for veterinary surgeons on the emergency slaughter of cattle
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Veterinary surgeons who need to determine if the circumstances of slaughter can be classified as emergency slaughter.This guidance is intended to accompany relevant EU and national legislation rel ating to TSEs, meat hygiene, and animal welfare. British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA), March 2010.
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Clover: Managing clover for better returns (Beef and Sheep BRP Manual 4)
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This Beef and Sheep Better Returns Programme (BRP) manual outlines the significant advantages of including clovers in the farming system, and the management needed to optimise their contribution to the farm business. EBLEX, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Beef and Sheep BRP Manual 4, 2010.
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Code of Practice for On-Farm Mixers Producing Complete Feeds for their Own Use
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This document aims to help farmers produce feeds to high safety and quality standards, to minimise the potential burdens and costs of extra bureaucracy and to satisfy customers' demands. It covers all on-farm mixers of animal feed in all livestock sectors. NFU, 2002.
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Control of Worms Sustainably (COWS)
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The Control of Worms Sustainably (COWS) Manual, provides advice on how to use cattle wormers in as cost-effective, reliable and sustainable a way as possible. This initiative is delivered through a set of best practice guidelines. EBLEX, DairyCo, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), 2010.
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