Lamb

Using EBVs to enhance flock performance from forage

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:01:41 GMT

Learn about the genetics of the Meatlinc breed, how EBVs are calculated and why selecting rams with optimal figures could help to improve your flock performance and profitability.

This farm talk and BBQ is being held by Bishopton Veterinary Group at Horn Farm by kind permission of farmer and Beef & Lamb Sector Council member George Fell and his family.

Join George and the team alongside AHDB and Signet breeding specialist Laura Eyles, to discuss the genetics of the Meatlinc breed.

What you will learn about

The genetics of the Meatlinc breed
How EBVs are calculated
Why selecting rams and optimal figures could help to improve your flock performance and profitability

We will view the stock to compare physical attributes with EBVs and discuss outcomes from the RamCompare project to understand how these figures translate into the carcase traits desired for the end market.

Kindly supported by Ceva.

To book, please ring Bishopton Veterinary Group on 01765 602396.

Red meat foodservice performance - 14 June 2026

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:05:33 GMT

Red meat foodservice performance - 14 June 2026

Right start, right carcase, right market roadshow

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:07:00 GMT

Right start, right carcase, right market roadshow

Anthelmintic resistance – keeping your stock healthy

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:43:27 GMT

Learn about anthelmintic resistance and keeping your livestock healthy with Ben Strugnell of Farm Post Mortems Ltd.

Join us along with Carr's Billington, NFU Skipton and Clitheroe and Elanco for a collaborative event at the CCM Market Skipton as we hear from Ben Strugnell of Farm Post Mortems Ltd. and Roxanne Winstanley, a key account manager at Elanco.

What you'll take away

Knowledge of why it's important to test for worms
A better understanding of the growth stages of worms and worm burdens
First-hand experience looking inside a carcase so you'll know what to look for to identify cause of death
An understanding of how organ and intestinal damage is linked with parasitic invasion

Agenda

6:30pm Arrival
7:00pm Welcome and introduction to the evening – Karl Pendlebury, AHDB
7:15pm Anthelmintic resistance – Roxanne Winstanley, Elanco
- Testing for worm burdens
- Drug rotation
- Timings of worm burden cycles
7:30 Post-mortem of sheep to diagnose cause of death and show what to look for on and in the organs – Ben Strugnell, Farm Post Mortems Ltd.
8:50pm Closing comments – Karl Pendlebury

Speaker information

Farm Post Mortems Ltd. is run by Ben Strugnell BVM&S Cert PM MRCVS, an independent vet with a particular interest in farm animal pathology. Post-mortems are carried out in a lab facility on site in the north-east of England.

Ben qualified from the vet school at Edinburgh University in 2002 and worked in mixed practice in North Yorkshire for five years, specialising in farm animals. He then went on to work for the Veterinary Laboratory Agency in Thirsk, where he developed his skills in pathology and his belief that an accurate post-mortem can diagnose the majority of diseases in farm animals and can prevent unnecessary losses and improve productivity on farm.

He subsequently set up Farm Post Mortems Ltd. to offer a comprehensive gross post-mortem service and to give vets and farmers a way of diagnosing disease and increasing livestock efficiency, so improving profit margin.

New sector roadmap sets out practical route for beef and lamb environmental progress

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:23:46 GMT

New sector roadmap sets out practical route for beef and lamb environmental progress

Red meat retail performance - 14 June 2026

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:10:52 GMT

Red meat retail performance - 14 June 2026

How has the Middle East conflict affected demand in the UK and globally?

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:10:29 GMT

How has the Middle East conflict affected demand in the UK and globally?

North Yorkshire: Multi-species swards – from seed to feed

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:40:38 GMT

Learn about growing and managing multi-species swards to improve livestock performance and boost economic return.

If you’re thinking of drilling or overseeding a sward but aren’t sure what mix will work best for your livestock system, join one of our upcoming events and we’ll help you review the options.

Your local host farmer – who’s been there, done that and seen the benefits – will share their experiences, and you’ll learn from trusted advisers and other experts who will provide an in-depth look at the value of multi-species swards and how to manage them.

What we’ll cover

How to choose, establish and manage the right mix for your farm and livestock system
How the right mix can increase the quality and performance of livestock and boost economic return
When to reseed or overseed
How multi-species swards can boost soil health and biodiversity

Agenda

10:00am Arrival and reception
10:30am Welcome and introduction to host farm
10:45am
- Forage selection: Choosing the right species/mixes for your soil, system and goals
- Establishment and economic benefits: Selection and management of multi-species swards for livestock performance and gains
12:15pm Farm walk and discussion
- Practical use of multi-species swards – what, where and why
- Environmental gains and soil health
1:00pm Lunch and networking
1:45pm Environment and further economics
2:15pm Final thoughts and close

Important information

This is fully funded and lunch will be provided.

Spaces are limited – book early so you don’t miss out.

BASIS CPD points are available for attending this event.

If you have any questions about these events, contact your regional knowledge exchange manager.

Speakers

James Bretherton is a grassland consultant and founder of AgScope. He specialises in soil conditions, health, biology and chemistry.

Representatives from Germinal will also be speaking at this event. Germinal is a seed specialist providing market-leading solutions for the agricultural and amenity sectors. Operating directly in Great Britain and Ireland, Germinal has working partnerships in over 25 countries.

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Australia remains a key player on the global beef and lamb markets: Beef and lamb market update

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:04:49 GMT

Australia remains a key player on the global beef and lamb markets: Beef and lamb market update

Agricultural price index: How the conflict in the Middle East has affected input prices on farms in the UK

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:30:47 GMT

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An afternoon with Ben Strugnell – A focus on sheep

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:52:32 GMT

* EVENT POSTPONED *

Learn about sheep health with Ben Strugnell (NVM&S Cert PM MRCVS) at this practical meeting with a live post-mortem demonstration.

Whether you're a sheep farmer, livestock manager or simply interested in improving flock performance, this is a valuable opportunity to learn from one of the industry's leading experts.

Explore seasonal challenges affecting sheep health and their impact on flock productivity, with expert insights and discussion.

The event is being hosted by Mole Avon Crediton.

Cumbria: Multi-species swards – from seed to feed

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:26:08 GMT

Learn about growing and managing multi-species swards to improve livestock performance and boost economic return.

If you’re thinking of drilling or overseeding a sward but aren’t sure what mix will work best for your livestock system, join one of our upcoming events and we’ll help you review the options.

What we’ll cover

How to choose, establish and manage the right mix for your farm and livestock system
How the right mix can increase the quality and performance of livestock and boost economic return
When to reseed or overseed
How multi-species swards can boost soil health and biodiversity

Agenda

10:00am Arrival and reception
10:30am Welcome and introduction to host farm
10:45am
- Forage selection: Choosing the right species/mixes for your soil, system and goals
- Establishment and economic benefits: Selection and management of multi-species swards for livestock performance and gains
12:15pm Farm walk and discussion
- Practical use of multi-species swards – what, where and why
- Environmental gains and soil health
1:00pm Lunch and networking
1:45pm Environment and further economics
2:00pm Final thoughts and close

Important information

This is fully funded and lunch will be provided.

Spaces are limited – book early so you don’t miss out.

BASIS CPD points are available for attending this event.

If you have any questions about these events, contact your regional knowledge exchange manager.

Speakers

James Bretherton is a grassland consultant and founder of AgScope. He specialises in soil conditions, health, biology and chemistry.

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What’s happening in New Zealand’s B&L markets and how is it influencing UK imports? Beef and lamb market update

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:13:30 GMT

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Cumbria: Flock foundations - Early decisions, lasting gains

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:13:12 GMT

Join us to discover how you can apply the findings from our seven-year Challenge Sheep project to improve the performance of your flock.

Through Challenge Sheep, we tracked more than 6,000 ewes across 11 farms to investigate the challenges of mating ewe lambs and shearlings and the management required to optimise lifetime performance.

Why attend?

We’ll discuss key ewe management challenges and how you can manage them to optimise flock performance, including:

How to manage ewe lambs and shearlings to optimise their productivity and lifetime performance
How managing ewe body condition can have a major impact on lamb growth rates and litter size
Gathering, understanding and using data to improve flock performance

You’ll come away with a better understanding of how to handle specific management challenges relevant to your flock.

Find out more about Challenge Sheep

When and where

16 June – Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
25 June – Axminster, Devon
16 July – Redditch, Worcestershire
22 July – Salisbury, Wiltshire
25 August – Bishop Auckland, Co Durham
27 August – Writtle, Essex
8 September – Hepworth, Suffolk
9 September – Alnwick, Northumberland
15 September - Windermere, Cumbria
16 September – Newark, Nottinghamshire

Important information

This is a fully funded event with lunch provided.

Spaces are limited so early booking is advised.

RoSA CPD points are available for attending this event.

If you have any questions about these events, contact your regional knowledge exchange manager.

Speaker

Fiona Lovatt

Fiona is an independent sheep vet who runs Flock Health Ltd., a veterinary consultancy which provides specialist veterinary services to the sheep industry.

She enjoys working with sheep farmers and encouraging them to embrace best practice preventative measures to ensure healthy, productive flocks.

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Red meat retail performance – 17 May 2026

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Strong Q1 exports driven by robust continental demand: Lamb market update

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:51:19 GMT

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Red meat in foodservice: The trends shaping today’s menus

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Northumberland: Right start, right carcase, right market – lamb

Tue, 26 May 2026 11:52:29 GMT

Improve efficiency, reduce losses and increase profitability across your lamb enterprise. This practical roadshow brings together expertise from animal health, market analysis, genetics and butchery to help you make better decisions from farm to final product.

What to expect

Live butchery demonstration – learn how value is created and how British lamb fits into global markets
Using the right genetics – find out how to use genetics that suit your system and meet your target market requirements
Market outlook – hear the latest on lamb prices and future market opportunities
Animal health and performance – understand how proactive health planning supports performance, growth and carcase quality
Live lamb demonstration – learn how to select lambs that meet market specifications

What you'll take away

You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of:

When to market lambs for optimum returns
How to align your system with current industry demand
The key decisions that improve efficiency and profitability

Important details

This event is fully funded and food will be provided.

Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.

This event is registered for RoSA CPD points.

If you have any questions about these events, contact your regional knowledge exchange manager.

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Shropshire: Right start, right carcase, right market – lamb

Fri, 22 May 2026 11:05:28 GMT

Improve efficiency, reduce losses and increase profitability across your lamb enterprise. This practical roadshow brings together expertise from animal health, market analysis, genetics and butchery to help you make better decisions from farm to final product.

This event and lunch is kindly hosted by Pickstock Foods.

What to expect

Live butchery demonstration – learn how value is created and how British lamb fits into global markets
Using the right genetics – find out how to use genetics that suit your system and meet your target market requirements
Market outlook – hear the latest on lamb prices and future market opportunities
Animal health and performance – understand how proactive health planning supports performance, growth and carcase quality
Live lamb demonstration – learn how to select lambs that meet market specifications

What you'll take away

You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of:

When to market lambs for optimum returns
How to align your system with current industry demand
The key decisions that improve efficiency and profitability

Important details

This event is fully funded and lunch will be provided.

Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.

This event is registered for RoSA CPD points.

If you have any questions about these events, contact your regional knowledge exchange manager.