HSE has gathered a list of useful references that will help you find out more information on various aspects of livestock handling.
1. Cattle handling
- AIS 35 – Handling and housing cattle
HSE HSE Books (Tel: +44 (0)333 202 5070) - Improving cattle handling for better returns
AHDB (formerly EBLEX) (Tel: 0870 241 8829 or email: [email protected]) - Better Returns from Safe Cattle Handling (Action for Profit 12)
- Safe and effective cattle handling
HCC (Meat Promotion Wales) Farming Connect (Tel: 08456 000813)
2. Public risk
- AIS 17ew – Cattle and public access in England and Wales
HSE HSE Books (Tel: +44 (0)333 202 5070) - AIS17s – Cattle and public access in Scotland
HSE HSE Books (Tel: +44 (0)333 202 5070) - Scottish outdoor access code
Scottish Natural Heritage
3. Health and chemicals
- Q Fever – Information for farmers
HPA (Health Protection Agency) - Tuberculosis (HPA)
DEFRA - AS 31 – Veterinary medicines – safe use by farmers and other animal handlers
HSE HSE Books (Tel: +44 (0)333 202 5070) - Guidance on responsible use of medicines for all species
Responsible use of Medicines in Agriculture Alliance
4. Pigs
General advice on all aspects of pig husbandry
BPEX
5. Poultry
Controlling exposure to poultry dust
HSE
6. Training & certification
This list is not exhaustive and other local or national organisations may also be able to provide verified and good quality training. Training and certification is available in most aspects of livestock husbandry and the associated machinery and equipment. Some organisations listed provide specialist training in aspects such as animal health, welfare and breeding. You should discuss your needs with the relevant organisation.
- NPTC 02476 857300
- Landex (Land based colleges aspiring to excellence) 01964 550736
- XLVets 01228 711788
- Poultec Training Ltd 01362 850983
- BPEX 01908 844368
- AHDB (formerly EBLEX) 0870 241 8829
- Embryonics Ltd 01565 723036
- British Wool Marketing Board 01274 688666
- NADIS (National Animal Disease Information Service)
Regional training and workshops are available funded through the Rural Development Programme - ADAS UK Ltd
ADAS, Woodthorne, Wergs Road, Wolverhampton WV6 8TQ 0845 766 0085