Latest tips and research from the Galebreaker Team

Latest tips and research from the Galebreaker Team

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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

July 2026 THI Summary

July has been another exceptionally hot month across the UK, with consistently high THI levels affecting dairy cattle in all...

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Agriculture

June 2026 THI Summary

Summer arrived with force in June, delivering one of the most significant heat stress periods recorded since Galebreaker monitoring began....

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Agriculture

Proving performance – How optimised ventilation delivers ROI on farm

Before any farm infrastructure investment, the questions the Galebreaker team  hear most  are: “How do we know it will work”,...

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Agriculture

Why pen-level temperature control matters for pig welfare

Creating the right environment for pigs throughout the growing cycle can be challenging for producers, especially when it comes to...

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Agriculture

Practical tips for managing heat stress in dairy herds

The significance of heat stress in dairy herds is often overlooked. While many farmers have experienced heat stress and seen...

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