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Resources :Secondary & Post-16:Geography:Agriculture - livestock

Animal Welfare - Fact sheet 8


This fact sheet covers the key aspects of animal husbandry, including: housing, nutrition, calves, health and animal welfare policies. Free.


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Publisher: The Dairy Council
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Format: Leaflet
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Age range: Secondary
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Address: 5-7 John Princes Street, London, W1M 0AP
Tel. No.: 020 7499 7822
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Email: enquiry@ndc.uk.com
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Dairy Cows - Factsheet 1


This free factsheet illustrates the four main breeds of dairy cattle found in the UK and the main dairy farming areas. It gives details of a cow’s lactation cycle and her feeding and digestive processes. Other information includes the housing of cattle during winter, their health, testing for disease and government legislation.


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Publisher: The Dairy Council
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Format: Leaflet
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Age range: Secondary
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Address: 5-7 John Princes Street, London, W1M 0AP
Tel. No.: 020 7499 7822
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Email: enquiry@ndc.uk.com
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The E U And The Dairy Industry - Factsheet 6


This free factsheet aims to provide information on the EC’s common agricultural policy and the quota system in relation to the dairy industry. Imports and exports are covered and the European single market is explained.


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Publisher: The Dairy Council
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Format: Leaflet
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Age range: Secondary
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Address: 5-7 John Princes Street, London, W1M 0AP
Tel. No.: 020 7499 7822
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Email: enquiry@ndc.uk.com
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Exploring the Dairy Industry


This teachers’ pack increases industrial understanding in general and raises awareness of the dairy industry in particular.


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Publisher: The Dairy Council
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Format: Teaching Pack
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Age range: Secondary
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Address: 5-7 John Princes Street, London, W1M 0AP
Tel. No.: 020 7499 7822
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Email: enquiry@ndc.uk.com
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Price:  £2.00



Farm Animals & Us


Educational video about farm animal welfare. Length 19 minutes. Free to UK schools.


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Publisher: Compassion in World Farming
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Age range: Secondary
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Order from: CIWFT
Address: Education Department, 5A Charles Street, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3EH
Tel. No.: 01730 268070
Fax: 01730 260791
Email: ciwftrust@ciwf.co.uk
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Price:  £5.00



Farm Animals & Us Teacher’s pack


Science, General Studies, Citizenship & PSHE, Religious Studies, Geography, English and Media Studies for students aged 10 and above. Some exercises suitable also for agricultural and animal care and animal science courses at College and University.

Diverse range of small group discussion and opinion-forming exercises covering farm animal welfare issues separately in religious, philosophical and farming, food and environmental contexts

Science worksheets on Selective breeding of farm animals and Food chains and farm animals.


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Publisher: Compassion in World Farming
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Format: Teaching Pack
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Age range: Secondary
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Order from: CIWF
Address: Education Department, 5A Charles Street, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3EH
Tel. No.: 01730 268070
Fax: 01730 260791
Email: ciwftrust@ciwf.co.uk
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Price:  £5.00



Milking - Factsheet 2


This free factsheet illustrates the four main breeds of dairy cattle found in the UK and the main dairy farming areas. It gives details of a cow’s lactation cycle and her feeding and digestive processes. Other information includes the housing of cattle during winter, their health, testing for disease and government legislation.


Author(s):
Publisher: The Dairy Council
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Format: Leaflet
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Age range: Secondary
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Order from:
Address: 5-7 John Princes Street, London, W1M 0AP
Tel. No.: 020 7499 7822
Fax:
Email: enquiry@ndc.uk.com
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Milk Transport From Farm To Dairy - Factsheet 3


This free factsheet shows the collection process of milk from the farm by tanker to the dairy. The checks carried out by the tanker driver and also on arrival at the dairy are explained. A brief historical introduction is given to illustrate milk collection and delivery from the 1860s.


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Publisher: The Dairy Council
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Format: Leaflet
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Age range: Secondary
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Address: 5-7 John Princes Street, London, W1M 0AP
Tel. No.: 020 7499 7822
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Email: enquiry@ndc.uk.com
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National Sheep Association Information Pack For Schools


A brief photocopiable introduction to the sheep industry and its breeding system. (B & W) Free.


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Publisher: National Sheep Association
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Format: Leaflet
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Age range: Secondary
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Address: The Sheep Centre, Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6PH
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Fax: 01582 472 006
Email: cturner@folens.com
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The Rare Breeds Survival Trust Educational Resource Pack


In the Rare Breeds Survival Trust Educational Resource Pack you will find documents suitable for secondary level students. The pack has been designed to support the GCSE Rural and Agricultural Science syllabus but is also a valuable resource for studying the environment, conservation, science, current affairs, history and literacy.

Your pack will contain sections about the history and work of the RBST, the National Rare Breeds ReGENEration Appeal, Traditional Breeds Meat Marketing Scheme, detailed Fact Sheets for over seventy listed rare breeds, press cuttings from national and regional newspapers, magazines and a current copy of the ARK.


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Publisher: Rare Breeds Survival Trust
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Format: Teaching Pack
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Age range: KS3, KS4
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Order from: Rare Breeds Survival Trust
Address: National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, CV8 2LG
Tel. No.: 024 7669 6551
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Email: enquiries@rbst.org.uk
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Price:  £10.00


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