Welsh Small Grants Efficiency Scheme The latest Small Grants – Efficiency (Window 5) scheme from the Welsh Government is a major opportunity for Welsh farmers to invest in better livestock handling equipment—including cattle crushes, sheep handlers, auto drafters, weighing and EID systems—at a heavily discounted cost. Used well, it can transform safety, labour efficiency and…
Choosing the Right Sheep Handler for Your Flock Size Choosing the right sheep handler is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when upgrading your sheep handling equipment. A good handler reduces labour, improves safety, speeds up routine tasks and supports better flock management. But with so many options available – from manual handlers…
Sheep Handlers vs Auto Drafters: What’s the Difference & Which Do You Need? Sheep Handlers vs Auto Drafters – Efficient sheep handling is one of the biggest labour challenges on UK farms. Whether you’re weighing lambs, dosing ewes, dagging, condition scoring or sorting groups, the right equipment can transform the speed, safety and accuracy of…
EID for Sheep Practical strategies for better flock management, compliance and performance tracking Electronic Identification (EID) has been mandatory for sheep in the UK since 2010, although many farms still underuse its full potential. When integrated properly into your sheep handling system, EID becomes a powerful tool for improving flock management, simplifying compliance and reducing…
EID & Weighing in TB Monitoring How smart livestock equipment improves traceability, accuracy and disease control EID & Weighing in TB Monitoring – Bovine Tuberculosis Prevention – Bovine TB remains one of the most persistent and costly challenges in UK cattle farming. With movement restrictions, repeated testing and the emotional strain of reactor breakdowns, farmers…
Integrating EID Readers into Your Handling System Practical guidance for smoother, faster, more accurate cattle handling How to Integrate EID Readers Into Your Cattle Handling System – Electronic Identification (EID) is transforming cattle handling systems. With mandatory EID for calves arriving in 2027, now is the time to integrate EID readers into your cattle yard.…
One-Person Handling Systems How to build cattle and sheep yards that work efficiently with minimal labour One‑person handling is no longer a luxury – it’s becoming a necessity. With labour shortages, rising costs and increasing compliance demands, UK farms need livestock handling systems that allow safe and efficient work with minimal staff. A well‑designed yard…
Reducing Labour in Livestock Handling Practical strategies for safer, faster, more efficient cattle and sheep work How to Reduce Labour in Livestock Handling – Labour is one of the biggest pressures facing UK livestock farms today. With fewer people available, rising costs, and increasing compliance demands, farmers are being pushed to do more with less.…
Getting Yard Design Right to Improve Cattle Stress Levels A practical guide to calmer, safer, more efficient cattle handling Good cattle yard design isn’t just about efficiency – it’s one of the biggest factors influencing stress levels in cattle. When cattle move calmly, predictably and willingly, everything becomes easier: weighing, dosing, TB testing, loading, sorting…
UK Sheep EID Practical advice for flock traceability and smarter management UK Sheep EID has been mandatory for over a decade, but many farmers still underuse its full potential. Whether you’re tagging lambs, recording treatments, or drafting by weight, electronic identification can transform flock management. Here’s how to make the most of it. 1. What…