Grants & Funding for Cattle Handling Equipment (Updated for 2026) Grants & Funding for Cattle Handling Equipment – Investing in high‑quality cattle handling equipment is a crucial decision for a cattle farmer. Whether you’re upgrading your cattle crush, redesigning your cattle race, or installing a new cattle handling system, the right cattle equipment improves safety,…
The Cost of Poor Handling Equipment The True Cost of Poor Handling Equipment – Investing in high‑quality cattle handling equipment isn’t just about convenience – it’s about safety, efficiency, animal welfare, and long‑term profitability. Yet many UK farms still rely on outdated, poorly maintained, or under‑spec’d cattle equipment like cattle crushes because it “still works”…
Designing a Handling System for Mixed Beef and Dairy Enterprises: Choosing the Right Crush and Equipment Mixed beef and dairy enterprises are becoming increasingly common across the UK, with many farms running suckler cows alongside a milking herd, or finishing beef animals from dairy‑bred calves. While this diversification brings resilience and flexibility, it also poses…