Content related to the topic: beef

20 November 2020

Recommendations for measuring and comparing the use of antibiotics on beef farms

Every time an antibiotic is used, there is a risk that it will increase the number of bacteria resistant to that antibiotic. This means that these antibiotics will stop becoming effective for treating infections in people and animals. Responsible antibiotic use on beef cattle, alongside measures to prevent disease, is therefore vital to help preserve these life-saving medicines.

6 February 2020

Beef and Lamb Farm Assurance Price Analysis Update 2017

An analysis of farm assurance price data from English livestock markets price reporting to AHDB for the period January to December 2017.

1 April 2026

Parasite control guide

The AHDB parasite control guide is a simple, reliable reference that lists parasite treatments available for cattle and sheep.

30 July 2021

Farm Inputs Overview

The Farm Input Overview publication gives an insight into recent trends in the farm inputs and feed, together with an outlook for animal feed ingredients. Last updated July 2021.

3 September 2026

Advice for livestock farmers affected by flooding

Information on feed, contamination, housing and health during flooding

2 December 2019

Beef & Lamb Market Update - December 2019

Market analyst Jennie Tanner updates you on the latest in the beef and lamb markets. In recent weeks the beef price has stabilised but the liveweight lamb price has seen significant increases.

2 December 2019

The Food Advisory Board (FAB) Launches

To help provide balance and knowledge to unfair and misleading media headlines, the Food Advisory Board (FAB) has been created.

3 July 2025

Optimising suckler herd fertility

Optimising fertility is critical to the success of any suckler herd. Nutrition, health and genetics all play a part. This manual will help farmers to understand more about optimising the suckler herd.

18 November 2019

Beef: a market out of balance

Market analyst Rebecca Oborne discusses the declining cattle prices including the whys and if there could be light at the end of the tunnel. Keep up-to date on the developing beef price situation here: https://ahdb.org.uk/gb-cattle-prices

15 December 2025

Auction market price reporting

Overview of the weekly prime and cull auction market sales by region

23 June 2026

Supermarket red meat prices

Weekly average prices of key beef, lamb and pork cuts from a number of supermarket websites

9 June 2026

GB estimated slaughterings for cattle and prime sheep

Latest reports on UK slaughterings for beef and lamb