Contents tagged with livestock

Feeding cereal grains to livestock: barley

9 March 2021

Feeding cereal grains to livestock: barley

Find out more about growing and feeding barley to cattle and sheep.
Feeding cereal grains to livestock: wholecrop silage

20 May 2021

Feeding cereal grains to livestock: wholecrop silage

Wholecrop cereal silage is made by harvesting the whole plant and storing it anaerobically. This page highlights the different types.
Feeding cereal grains to livestock: moist vs dry grain

9 March 2021

Feeding cereal grains to livestock: moist vs dry grain

Understand the differences in harvest timing, additives, storage and feeding requirements of moist and dry grains.

Feeding cereal grains to livestock – the options

3 February 2025

Feeding cereal grains to livestock – the options

Our guide to cereal grain options for cattle and sheep feed can help you make informed decisions about what’s best for your system.

Preservation and storage of cereal grains for livestock feed

9 March 2021

Preservation and storage of cereal grains for livestock feed

The options for preservation depend mainly on the dry matter (DM) content of the material being harvested, whether the grain and straw are being harvested separately, and the facilities for on-farm processing and storage.
Processing cereal grains for livestock feed

9 March 2021

Processing cereal grains for livestock feed

The type of cereal and whether the grain will be fed to cattle or sheep can influence processing requirements.
Tips for processing, preserving and storing cereal grains for livestock feed

9 March 2021

Tips for processing, preserving and storing cereal grains for livestock feed

This page highlights key considerations for harvesting, processing and storing cereal crops destined to be fed to beef cattle and sheep.
Choosing cereal crops to grow for livestock

9 March 2021

Choosing cereal crops to grow for livestock

From nutritional requirements to soil types, this page highlights important considerations when deciding which cereal crop to grow for cattle or sheep feed.
Feeding cereal grains to livestock

9 March 2021

Feeding cereal grains to livestock

Cereals can provide ruminants with a rich source of energy, in the form of starch, that can, when fed with care, have a positive effect on animal performance.
New DNA pilot project for beef supply chain launched

2 February 2021

New DNA pilot project for beef supply chain launched

A new pilot project has been launched to look at the potential for DNA traceability system through the UK’s complex beef supply chain – with the first samples taken this week.
College Lecturer's Day - Livestock

3 November 2020

College Lecturer's Day - Livestock

This webinar focuses on the livestock sectors, and we will hear from a range of speakers at AHDB. Ben Williams will talk about SmartPork and the objectives of the project; Kathryn Huson will give an overview of the GrassCheckGB project and AHDB’s grassland management strategy; and Lorna Gow will present on the BVDFree Scheme.
Emission factors for cattle and dairy housing

20 November 2020

Emission factors for cattle and dairy housing

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