Livestock
Animal health and welfare is a subject of great public concern. It is a Scottish Government policy to maintain and improve farm animal welfare standards and, as a result, animal health and welfare is the subject of a considerable body of legislation. This is supported by a number of Codes of Recommendations for the Welfare of Livestock and an element of cross-compliance requirements applied to certain support payments.
It is important to ensure that the Legislation and Welfare Codes are regularly revised to take into account the changes and developments in the Scottish farm livestock industry and relevant research findings as they become available. The livestock industry must stay informed of changes to the Legislation and the Welfare Codes.
The Farm Advisory Service proposes to address animal health and welfare issues through a programme of awareness raising events, seminars and articles, to improve animal health and overall welfare standards throughout Scotland.
Is there anything you need advice about? Take a look at the publications on this page, or the Advice & Grants page.
Or let us know how we can help you below:
Publications
News
Video: Forage crops for an organic system
Forage crops can provide a range of benefits, including business resilience against variable fodder supplies, low cost out-wintering and opportunities to expand farm output. We recently filmed three case studies…
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Podcast: Making a mark at the markets
In this podcast, Ross Mackenzie talks to Ian Tolmie, Managing Director of Dingwall and Highland Marts who gives valuable advice for those new to livestock marts, and what they should…
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Forage Crops: Kevin Stewart
Forage crops can provide a range of benefits, including business resilience against variable fodder supplies, low cost out-wintering and opportunities to expand farm output. We recently filmed three case studies…
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Podcast: Cattle handling systems on common grazings
In this podcast we hear from Dr Simon Turner of SRUC Dr Turner did a roadshow on cattle handling systems on Common Grazings in Lewis, Uist and Skye. Listen to Janette…
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Feed and Forage Factsheet
Challenging and unpredictable weather have highlighted the importance of planning feed stocks in preparation for whatever the weather might throw at you! This factsheet provides a logical flow to the forage and feed planning process. All with the aim of informing early intervention, reduce risk of sudden diet changes or expensive feed purchases in late season and ultimately to provide peace of mind that feed supplies can match demand and cost effective livestock performance targets.
read more >Slurry lagoons – more than just a hole in the ground
February 6, 2019Benefits of Colostrum Pasteurisation
February 4, 2019Lighting for Cows
December 7, 2018Mycotoxin Risk with High Dry Matter Silages
October 11, 2018Beef Efficiency Scheme – 2018 events
September 18, 2018Upcoming Events
May
Borders Monitor Farm Meeting – May
Whitriggs Farm read more >May
Angus Monitor Farm meeting – May
Mill of Inverarity Farm read more >May
Lothian Monitor Farm meeting – May
Prestonhall Farms read more >Jun
Shetland Monitor Farm meeting – June
Bigton Farm read more >Jun
Angus Monitor Farm meeting – June
Mill of Inverarity Farm read more >Jul
Borders Monitor Farm Meeting – July
Whitriggs Farm read more >Jul
Lothians Monitor Farm Meeting – July
Prestonhall Farms read more >Jul
Angus Monitor Farm meeting – July
Mill of Inverarity Farm read more >Jul
Sutherland Monitor Farm Meeting – July
Clynelish Farm read more >Useful links
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