Content related to the sectors: beef-lamb

Information about lamb castration methods that are not permitted in England.

Learn about surgical castration of lambs

Find out about the advantages and disadvantages of short scrotum castration

Find out about the advantages and disadvantages of rubber ring and clamp combined castration

Find out about the advantages and disadvantages of clamp castration

Taste, simplicity, health and affordability are demanded by consumers that cook at home

Find out about the advantages and disadvantages of rubber ring castration

Find out about the advantages and disadvantages of leaving rams entire.

The impact of different methods of castrating lambs on welfare, productivity, profitability and the environment.

Bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) is a highly contagious viral disease of cattle. It is one of the biggest disease issues facing the UK cattle industry.

The BVDFree England Scheme closed on 31 July 2024 – see our FAQs for information regarding the closure.

The latest foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) updates and advice.