Study on Welfare of Breeding and Teaser Males in GB Livestock Systems

Awarded 09 Feb 2026

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Awarded09 Feb 2026
Value£49,826.12
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryAgriculture & Farming
Expires in 5mo1y 2mo term, 65% elapsed
Awarded 9 Feb 2026Expires 30 Mar 2027

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs awarded a contract to SRUC Innovation Ltd for a project to document current housing, husbandry and reproductive management practices of breeding and teaser males, specifically boars (essential), bulls (essential) and rams (desirable) within GB livestock systems to better understand how these practices may influence animal welfare.

The contract value is £49,826.12.

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