If your calf pen design makes you climb a gate, wrestle a latch, or drag a calf out of a dead corner, it’s not “just a pen” – it’s a daily risk and a time sink. Those small frustrations add up fast in winter, when bedding is heavier, floors are wetter, and every extra trip…
Cattle Crush Selection UK Cattle Crush Selection UK Farms – The fastest way to turn a “good” cattle crush into a slow, stressful job is to drop it into a yard that doesn’t quite fit, which is why cattle crush selection for UK farms is important to get right. A race that narrows by a…
How to Handle Large, Strong or Aggressive Cattle Safely: Practical Advice for UK Farms Handling cattle is a routine part of farm life, but when animals are large, strong, or showing signs of aggression, the risks increase dramatically. Whether you’re working with powerful beef animals, protective suckler cows, or big dairy cows during foot trimming…
Handling tips to improve cattle flow Improving cattle flow – Good cattle flow is the foundation of safe, efficient livestock handling. Whether you’re working with dairy cows, beef stores, or suckler cows with calves at foot, smooth movement through your cattle handling system reduces stress, improves welfare, and makes routine tasks faster and safer. Poor…
The important role of Handling Systems in TB Control The Role of Handling Systems in TB Control – Bovine TB remains one of the most disruptive and costly diseases affecting UK cattle farms. While wildlife control, testing regimes, and biosecurity at pasture often dominate the conversation, one area that deserves far more attention is the…
The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2026 FETF 2026 for Cattle Handling System Upgrades – The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2026 is now open – and it’s the final round in its current form. With £50 million available across Productivity, Animal Health & Welfare, and Slurry themes, this is the last chance…
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 Yet many UK farms still rely on outdated, poorly maintained, or under‑spec’d equipment because it “still works” or because upgrading feels…
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…
Reducing bovine TB risk in cattle handling areas Bovine TB remains one of the most challenging and costly diseases facing UK cattle farms, so knowing how to reduce TB risk in cattle handling areas is crucial. While much of the focus is placed on wildlife control, testing regimes, and biosecurity at pasture, one area that…
Designing a safe and efficient cattle handling system A safe and efficient cattle handling system – Well‑designed cattle handling systems are one of the most important investments a farm can make. Whether you’re running a beef suckler herd, a dairy unit, or a mixed enterprise, the layout and quality of your cattle handling equipment directly…