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…
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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…
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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…
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HDX vs HD Series Choosing the right Clipex crush for your cattle handling system HDX vs HD Series – Clipex offers two main crush families: the HDX Series and the HD Series. Both are built for strength, safety and low‑stress handling – but they’re designed for different types of farms. Here’s a clear breakdown of…
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Manual vs Pneumatic Crushes Understanding the differences so you can choose the right crush for your farm A cattle crush is one of the most important investments a livestock farm will ever make. It affects safety, efficiency, animal welfare, labour requirements and long‑term running costs. Today, farmers typically choose between manual and pneumatic crushes -…
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The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2026 FETF 2026 for Sheep Handling System Upgrades – The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2026 is now open – and it’s the final round in its current form. While much of the noise online focuses on cattle equipment, sheep farmers have some of the strongest upgrade…
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FETF 2026 Application (Farmer Friendly Guide) FETF 2026 Application: How to Score Highly – The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2026 is now open – and because this is the final round in its current form, competition will be fierce. FETF is a scored scheme, which means applications are ranked, and the highest‑scoring ones…
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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…
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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 livestock farmer. Whether you’re upgrading your cattle crush, redesigning your race, or installing a new livestock handling system, the right equipment improves safety, efficiency, and…
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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…
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