Labour shortages are one of the biggest challenges facing UK livestock farms today. Whether you’re running a beef suckler herd, a dairy unit, or a mixed enterprise, there are times when cattle need to be handled with only one or two people available. In these situations, the right cattle handling equipment isn’t just helpful, it’s…
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Which cattle crush for dairy farms? Choosing the right cattle crush is one of the most important decisions a dairy farmer will make. Unlike beef units, where cattle may only be handled a few times a year, dairy cows require frequent, routine handling for mobility scoring, foot trimming, AI, pregnancy diagnosis, health checks, and veterinary…
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The Future of Cattle EID The landscape of British livestock farming is shifting. Following a landmark announcement by Defra, the UK is transitioning from manual, visual-only cattle tracking to a sophisticated digital system. From 2027, mandatory Electronic Identification (EID) will be introduced for all newborn calves in England. For farmers, this isn’t just a regulatory…
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Effective Youngstock Management Reduces TB Transmission Youngstock are the future of every beef and dairy enterprise – but they are also one of the most vulnerable groups when it comes to bovine TB. Calves and growing cattle have developing immune systems, higher susceptibility to infection, and more frequent close‑contact behaviours that increase transmission risk. While…
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FETF Cattle Crush Codes FETF60 & FETF61 The 2026 agricultural landscape in the UK is being shaped by a definitive move toward professionalised, safe, and efficient infrastructure. FETF60 and FETF61 cattle crush grants offer huge cost savings to increase both handler and cattle engineering safety and efficiencies and cost savings. For the team at Farming…
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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…
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Maintain Your Cattle Crush For Longevity Cattle crushes are a core component of cattle handling equipment on any UK farm. Whether you’re running a beef suckler herd, a dairy unit, or a mixed enterprise, the crush is central to safe, efficient handling. It’s used for everything from TB testing and dosing to foot trimming, AI,…
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The Complete Guide to FETF 2026: How to Secure Up to 50% Funding for Livestock Equipment The 2026 Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) represents a pivotal opportunity for UK livestock producers to modernise their holdings. This guide clearly outlines FETF Grant Approved products and how to secure funding. Unlike previous years, the 2026 window…
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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…
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