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Agriculture

Five questions to ask before investing in calf housing

Youngstock housing lays the foundations for a calf’s lifetime productivity. Galebreaker's animal welfare specialist Chloe Rodriguez explains why the right...

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Agriculture

How better dairy shed lighting supports cow welfare

Correctly planned dairy shed lighting can support cows’ natural rhythms, behaviour and access to essential resources. Galebreaker’s Will Johnson, UK...

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Agriculture

Find out how the A-SHED project is using data to raise awareness of heat stress and drive practical decisions on farms

Most dairy farmers understand that heat stress can affect cow health and performance. By measuring conditions within individual livestock buildings...

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Agriculture

A-SHED research reveals how dairy farmers perceive heat stress and why it can be easy to miss

In colder regions of the UK, heat stress may not be at the forefront of farmer’s minds. In Northern England...

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Agriculture

CowSignals: Helping farmers unlock better productivity

Reducing everyday environmental stresses in cows improves farm productivity, keeps cows happy and boosts profitability. Insufficient airflow and inadequate housing...

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Agriculture

Why does ridge ventilation matter in livestock buildings?

When farmers talk about improving building ventilation, there’s a part of the system that’s frequently overlooked – the exhaust. In...

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Agriculture

CEVEC Project Overview- Smarter livestock housing is the missing piece in calf rearing systems

For many dairy and beef herds, calf housing is often the ‘missing piece’ in the system. During a two-year collaboration...

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Agriculture

How CEVEC turns better calf housing into better returns

Calf housing is often the ‘missing piece’ the system. Investing in new buildings is a big decision as the cost...

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Agriculture

How CEVEC reduces calf-rearing workloads

Youngstock are often the most labour-intensive part of the system. If you ask any dairy or beef producer what keeps...

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