A good life
Healthy animals are profitable animals
It is now widely accepted that positive animal welfare not only results in improved output and performance through increased growth rates, product quality and yields, fertility and longevity, but also reduced costs associated with disease and animal losses and improved environmental impact.
At Terrafarmer, we work on livestock integration that supports the Five Domains of animal welfare, which build on the Five Freedoms and focus on avoiding negatives and promoting positive welfare outcomes.
We can review your existing livestock enterprises and/or offer advice on establishing and integrating new high-welfare livestock enterprises on your farm.
Livestock integration made simple
How we can help you
Diverse leys
We are great believers in using diverse herbal leys to improve soil health, provide forage through all seasons and offer a varied and high-quality diet to livestock. We can help formulate a cost-effective mix that will grow and persist – and is not just ‘diversity for diversity’s sake’.
Grazing management
The way that animals are managed for grazing has a huge impact on soil health and carbon sequestration, as well as vegetation growth and regrowth. Stop reading about regenerative grazing management and let us help you put it into practice.
Health
Your vet should always be your first port of call when you have concerns about sick or injured animals. But good livestock management and good nutrition lead to positive health outcomes – and lower vets’ bills. We can advise.
Profitability
Healthy animals in high-welfare systems are more productive – and more profitable. With growing consumer and retailer interest in high-welfare, sustainable livestock management, we can help you to get ahead of the curve.
