Livestock productivity research
Independent consultancy, research and training
From conception to consumption, ADAS offers consultancy services on all aspects of livestock management for farmers, levy bodies, government and private companies. Our research seeks to improve stock performance and health while ensuring consumer needs are met.
We have expertise with a wide range of livestock species, including pigs, poultry, cattle and sheep (and minor species e.g., deer).
Our livestock consultants offer
- practical animal husbandry advice
- animal health and welfare evaluation through to nutrition and breeding
- benchmarking to improve stock health and welfare
- livestock health research
- design and monitoring of on-farm studies
- overseas animal health and welfare compliance assessments
- meat quality assessments
- business reviews.
For government bodies, we can combine commercial and scientific expertise with knowledge of legislation to assess the potential impacts of policy options. With our experienced in-house teams of soil specialists and environmental scientists, we also advise on greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation from livestock systems, climate change and resource use efficiency.
Training and presenting
Our consultants can provide livestock health and welfare training events for experienced managers and trainees, government policymakers, inspectors and veterinarians. We undertake a wide range of stakeholder consultations and knowledge transfer activities regarding current livestock issues. This includes organising, facilitating and speaking at meetings and focus groups, providing information to farmers and policymakers.
Our livestock consultants also work outside of the UK, in the EU and further afield, delivering short-term livestock related consultancy projects and contributing to research work.
Benchmarking and farm trials
Our experienced team of livestock consultants conduct a range of animal health benchmarking, typically based on groups using a focus-farm approach. We also help establish and monitor key welfare indicators for different livestock sectors. These activities can be used as a basis for advising on farm changes and improvements.
Our consultants can help clients to design and monitor their own farm trials. However, we also have internal research facility that we use to undertake more detailed studies for clients.
Improve livestock performance and health
Providing you with effective consultancy, research and training support.
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