Content related to the topic: beef

Successful heifer development is underpinned by nutrition. Feed alone accounts for over 75% of variable costs on most beef farms.

Find out what you should consider when selecting bulls for your replacement heifers

Find out all the key points on managing heifers from vaccines and nutrition to overall welfare.

Read about the importance of EBVs and Indexes to meet your end market needs and goals for your herd.

Find out why good breeding and carefully considered genetics lie at the foundation of any successful beef production system.

Find out how to achieve your long-term business and technical goals for your suckler herd.

Learn how to make calving as successful as possible.

Find out more about the benefits of livestock manures for arable systems.

There are many ways grass can be used within the arable rotation. Read about the types of grass ley and the benefits for black-grass control.

Find out if feeding maize is suitable for your cattle and see our information on protein supplementation and feeding co-products.

Maize is a high energy, high starch feed. Read more about how maize compares to grass silage for protein, energy, and dry matter.

Weed control in the first six weeks after sowing is critical to maize performance. Learn more about maize's damaging pests and diseases.