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Bovine TB Eradication Programme for England

The Bovine TB Eradication Programme for England sets out a comprehensive and balanced package of measures to tackle TB in cattle, badgers and other animals.

Unique ID: 13601 | Page last modified: December 8, 2011 | Animal Health

The Cattle Book 2008

The purpose of the Cattle Book is to describe the size, distribution and other relevant characteristics of the cattle population in a standardised, quality-assured format.

Unique ID: PB13572 | Page published: June 21, 2011 | Food and Farming

Condition scoring of dairy cows

The purpose of this booklet is to show how the simple technique of body condition scoring can contribute significantly to good husbandry and management of dairy cows.

Unique ID: PB6492 | Page last modified: November 11, 2011 | Food and Farming

Condition scoring of beef suckler cows and heifers

The purpose of this booklet is to show how the simple technique of body condition scoring can contribute significantly to good husbandry, welfare and management of beef cows.

Unique ID: PB6491 | Page last modified: November 11, 2011 | Food and Farming

Code of Recommendations for the Welfare of Livestock: Cattle

The main aim of the welfare codes is to encourage farmers to adopt high standards of husbandry and they may also be used to back up legislative requirements.

Unique ID: PB7949 | Page last modified: November 11, 2011 | Food and Farming

Welfare of Animals During Transport: Advice for transporters of cattle

If you transport cattle you should make sure you know about the new rules and procedures that affect you. These rules are intended to improve the welfare of animals during transport.

Unique ID: PB12544a | Page last modified: November 11, 2011 | Animal Health, Food and Farming