Content related to the sectors: beef-lamb

17 March 2025

eFoodchain map

This interactive map provides details of slaughterhouses and the species they process for England and Wales.

20 July 2026

National beef evaluations

Our national beef evaluations provide EBV data for commercial carcase traits for all beef breeds so you can breed more profitable animals.

5 June 2026

AHDB podcasts

The AG Show is AHDB’s go-to weekly podcast for anyone involved with farming in the UK.

29 September 2025

Choosing bulls

Find out what to look for when selecting a bull for breeding, including how to use genetics and EBVs, and judging if a bull is fit to work.

24 April 2024

Vitamins & minerals for beef and sheep farmers

The tables below provide information on the different nutrients and vitamins needed in feed, for livestock to thrive.

3 March 2022

Vitamins & minerals decision tree and diagnostics

There are essential vitamins and minerals required to support productivity in livestock production. Issues can occur with imbalances, deficiencies or toxicity. It is important to understand how the different elements interact with each other, the clinical signs and management options to resolve the problem.

11 August 2023

Calf rearing notebook

This notebook provides you with best practice calf-rearing information. It will also help you to keep a record of calf performance (colostrum intake, liveweights, calf losses).

19 November 2019

Nitrogen efficiency in rotational grazing systems

This section of our rotational grazing series for beef production will help you tailor nitrogen application to your desired level of grassland production,

12 August 2026

Managing rotational grazing during wet weather

High rainfall and poor soil conditions such as poaching are some of the things to consider when extending the grazing period.

10 October 2025

Feed budget and rotation plan for cattle

This section of our rotational grazing series for beef production will assist you in calculating a feed budget to meet stock requirements.

10 October 2025

How to develop a rotational grazing plan for cows and calves

Your grazing plan will change and adapt depending on the circumstances. Read how to tailor yours to maximise the performance of your herd off grass.

10 October 2025

Grazing cover targets for rotational grazing cattle

In this section of the rotational grazing system series for beef production we look at pre and post-grazing cover targets