Contents tagged with nutrition

13 February 2020

Top tips for managing ewe lambs at lambing time, including, lactation, nutrition, when to wean and assisting with problems.

1 November 2019

The most significant single influence on the success of any flock is the shepherd. Whether you intend to keep half a dozen sheep or several hundred, the same principles apply. This guide gives an introduction into sheep farming to improve both animal welfare and productivity.

1 March 2023

NUTWEAN aimed to develop sustainable management systems for weaner pigs without antimicrobial growth promoters (AGP) while maximising the use of home-grown cereals and oilseeds. Pre- and post-weaning nutrition was modified to exploit the potential of dietary components to enhance gut health and food intake.

30 August 2019

Optimising lamb performance through nutrition

11 September 2019

Cornwall pig club: We'll be hearing from specialised pig vet, John Carr, and nutritionist Phil Baynes.

30 July 2019

Optimising performance through nutrition and breeding

18 July 2019

Millions more people across Great Britain are being exposed to positive messaging on meat as a result of a joint project from the levy bodies in England, Scotland and Wales, now entering its second year.

7 December 2023

Grazing Strategies for Better Returns

21 May 2019

Medics suggesting hospitals should stop serving sausages and bacon have misunderstood the IARC report

24 November 2023

Achieving better returns from a suckler herd depends on increasing the number of calves weaned from the cows and heifers that are mated.

13 September 2024

The AHDB Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) offers best practice guidance on the application of mineral fertilisers, manures and slurries to crops and grassland.

14 October 2024

Share the facts about red meat and nutrition with these useful graphics and messages

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