Content related to the sectors: beef-lamb

11 October 2022

Ultrasound scanning guidance by Signet

This manual provides new guidelines for ultrasound scanning of sheep for muscle and fat depth. Ultrasound scanning provides measures for body composition in sheep breeding programmes, designed to enhance carcase yield and conformation, while optimising fatness.

11 October 2022

Terminal Sire Breeding Evaluation manual

In the 25 years since the introduction of across-flock evaluations, more than 3 million terminal sire sheep records have been analysed by Signet Breeding Services. This analysis has been carried out by using a dataset of over 650,000 ultrasound scans for muscle and fat depth, and over 10,000 images from computed tomography (CT). The UK breeds sheep with world-leading terminal sire genetics and has some of the best tools for measuring and analysing sheep in the world.

29 February 2024

Rapid Evidence Assessment – Castration in Lambs

2 July 2025

Liver fluke control in grazing livestock

Liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) can have a devastating effect on the health and welfare of grazing livestock. Historically, control has relied heavily on the routine blanket use of flukicide treatments. This manual outlines good practice and sustainable control of liver fluke to protect livestock.

7 January 2025

Help us tell farming's story

Show consumers how you're making farming more sustainable and protecting the environment

27 May 2025

Inspiring a nation to dine at home with British beef and lamb

Discover how we use social media to connect with consumers.

2 January 2024

Consumer Insights: Reinventing online shopping for red meat

Online shopping is growing and red meat sales increased 57% on year. However, there are barriers to shopping for red meat online and it doesn't achieve its fair share of the market.

12 September 2022

Education case study: Michaela Ryan – Wellington School, Altrincham

Michaela talks about the importance of teaching children about food and nutrition.

7 December 2023

Education case study: Amy Bergiers – Nantgaredig Primary School, Wales

Amy talks about the importance of teaching children about food and nutrition.

18 August 2022

How maternal traits help suckler farm's low-cost winter

Selecting for maternal, easy-fleshing cattle has allowed a business to buy a farm and set up a 100-cow suckler herd without the expense of sheds, a winter housing period or using a tractor through the winter.

18 August 2022

Getting to grips with Johnes disease in the suckler herd

Johnes disease is a hidden disease of cattle which is ultimately fatal. The disease progressively damages the intestines of the affected animal, resulting in profuse and persistent diarrhoea.

18 August 2022

Vaccination use in the suckler herd. The what, where, when!

There are approximately 40 different vaccines authorised for use in cattle in the UK. When administered correctly, they are a great way of preventing disease whilst also reducing antibiotic use.