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
Better data management key to driving dairy farm decisions 10 Jan 2018 Tools to help dairy farmers collect, manage and analyse on-farm data more effectively must be developed if producers are to… more
Coffee-curious cows reveal potential for olfactory environmental enrichment 08 Nov 2017 Take-home message: Cows and heifers can distinguish between complex odours - especially coffee - which could have implications for adapting and… more
Free-range hens roam best with lower stocking densities 05 Oct 2017 Take-home message: Free-range hens will choose to spend longer roaming if they are given more space in outdoor… more
Over-processed feeds can reduce pig herd efficiency 05 Sep 2017 Take-home message: Over-processed feed materials can reduce the efficiency of pig herds if their nutrient values aren’t properly… more