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…
UK Cattle EID Electronic Identification is coming — here’s how to prepare UK Cattle EID – The UK is entering a new era of cattle traceability. From 2027, all newborn calves in England must be fitted with electronic ID (EID) tags, replacing manual systems with digital tracking. This change, announced by Defra, is designed to…
Clipex HD1500 vs HD2000: What’s the Difference? A practical comparison for UK cattle farmers choosing between two premium pneumatic crushes The HD1500 and HD2000 are both high-end pneumatic cattle crushes from Clipex, designed for fast, low‑stress, one‑person handling. They share many core features, a double parallel squeeze, hot-dip galvanised construction, silent operation, a heavy-duty head…
Clipex HDX1300 vs HDX1100 A practical comparison for UK cattle farmers Both the HDX1100 and HDX1300 are heavy-duty manual cattle crushes from Clipex, designed for safe, efficient handling. They share many core features — double parallel squeeze, silent locking, full vet section, anti‑bruise rails, split gates, sheeted bottom doors, and hot‑dip galvanised construction. But they…