Content related to the sectors: beef-lamb

29 April 2026

Worms in cattle: Sustainable control plan

Guide to the key elements of a successful worm control plan.

16 February 2026

Controlling, monitoring and treating worms in cattle

Effective worm control in cattle can help preserve the activity of wormers for future use.

14 June 2021

Tips on outwintering from the Beef from Grass project

Marc Jones, from ADAS, discusses the findings of the beef from grass project.

14 June 2021

Managing mineral nutrition for outwintered livestock

Professor Liam Sinclair discusses how to manage mineral nutrition during the outwintering period.

14 June 2021

Managing outwintered animals

Professor Liam Sinclair talks about transitioning onto forage crops, dealing with difficult weather conditions, animal health and the importance of regularly monitoring animal performance.

8 March 2023

Using farmyard manure (FYM)

Typical nutrient composition of farmyard manure (FYM) from Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) Section 2 Organic materials.

21 September 2026

Management of outdoor straw pads

Information on pad design for feed, water and bedding management.

22 June 2021

Site selection and planning requirements for outdoor straw pads

Practical advice on planning and design requirements for outdoor straw pads.

21 September 2026

Outdoor straw pads

Find out about planning requirements, design suggestions and animal management on outdoor straw pads.

6 October 2026

Monitoring health and welfare when wintering at grass

Managing animals over winter at grass presents specific health and welfare challenges.

6 October 2026

How to set-up grazing paddocks for wintering at grass

Read other farmers’ top tips on grass paddock management and electric fencing.

17 September 2026

Grass allocation and feed budgeting for wintering at grass

Knowing your target grass covers can help you plan ahead and maximise grass utilisation. See our tips and advice on how to achieve this.