Rearing dairy heifers: you can’t manage what you don’t measure
20 Oct 2020
A better understanding of the implications of calfhood morbidity may help dairy producers reach rearing targets and reduce milk production… more
Rearing dairy heifers: you can’t manage what you don’t measure
20 Oct 2020
A better understanding of the implications of calfhood morbidity may help dairy producers reach rearing targets and reduce milk production… more
Abundances of rumen microbial genes can help predict cattle’s appetite and growth
14 Apr 2020
Researchers in the Leading Host Genetics and Microbiome Research group at the Scottish Rural College and University of Edinburgh found… more
Fixing Your Leaky Phosphorus Cycle!
14 Apr 2020
UK dairy farmers could reduce their feed costs, minimise phosphorus lost to the environment and reduce their vulnerability to trade… more
To open or not to open, that is the question - Jen-Yun Chou
14 Apr 2020
As early career researchers in animal science, publication in a peer-reviewed, scientific journal is an important aspect of our careers.… more
The use of technologies in monitoring livestock welfare on-farm
11 Feb 2020
The use of technologies in monitoring livestock welfare on-farm The Age of Information There is no shying away from the… more
Communication key to intensive farming acceptance
12 Nov 2018
Take-home message: Better communication is vital to public acceptance of more intensive farming systems Talking to consumers more openly about… more
Pig performance not affected by higher stocking rates
16 Apr 2018
Housing pigs at maximum stocking rates has no impact on their welfare or performance, scientists have discovered. … more
Perch feeding offers laying hen health and welfare boost
13 Feb 2018
Take-home message: Feeding from perches in aviaries offers laying hens superior welfare and reduces mortality rates Feeding… more