Beef & Lamb

30 April 2024

AHDB is investigating the value of a blood test in assessing the genetic merit of animals for worm resistance.

27 September 2021

Learn how to select dairy beef cattle for slaughter, plus handling guidance to maintain the meat’s quality.

27 September 2021

Learn the essential health checks for growing and finishing dairy cattle.

15 July 2021

Christine Watts, AHDB Chief Communications and Market Development Officer, said: “We welcome publication of the National Food Strategy and a number of the recommendations highlighted, particularly improved food education in schools.

15 July 2021

A total of 72,000 tonnes of beef and veal was produced in the UK during June, 8% lower year-on-year, according to Defra figures.

15 July 2021

The upcoming Islamic festival of Eid-al Adha has continued to support demand this week. During the week ending 14 July the GB liveweight NSL SQQ stood at 251.21p/kg, up 0.95p on the week.

15 July 2021

Lamb and ewe kill both once again recorded large year-on-year declines during June, according to Defra data. Lamb kill stood at 881,000 head for the month down 11% on the year.

27 September 2021

Learn how to rear dairy beef, including nutritional guidance and safety advice

23 September 2021

Learn about the options for rearing dairy beef heifers and steers to make use of low-quality pasture.

15 July 2021

In May UK sheep meat exports declined 23% year-on-year, to stand at 4,850 tonnes. The vast majority (95%) were to the EU.

14 July 2021

In the week ending 10 July, the average deadweight GB all-prime cattle price stood at 400p/kg, up 1.4p on the week before.

14 July 2021

From seedbed preparation to post-establishment management, follow these tips for the successful establishment of herbal leys.

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