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19 November 2018
Five new Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) for traits that farmers are directly paid for have been developed to help farmers improve profits by producing more beef animals that meet target specification.
16 November 2018
The number of vaccines used on dairy and beef cattle is on the rise, according to a report published by AHDB.
16 November 2018
Our old favourites burgers and bangers were the winners of this year’s barbecue season.
14 November 2018
Keeping cattle on an outdoor pad can improve animal health and welfare, reduce damage to pasture and reduce costs. However, any effluent draining from a pad represents a high risk of diffuse water pollution. This document help farmers understand the potential risks and the guidelines that should be followed
14 November 2018
Fencing is a crucial element of managed grazing, as it provides the ability to control where the livestock eat. While it does not suit every systerm, electric fencing can be cost-effective and flexible. This document provides detailed information on using electric fencing for livestock farmers
14 November 2018
Once-bred heifers need careful management to ensure they are at the correct weight at bulling and allowed to gain weight during pregnancy without becoming over-fat. This guide is designed to help beef producers manage once-bred heifers on farm
14 November 2018
The running of efficient, productive cows that thrive within the farm’s specific environment, while making the most of the available resources, is vital. This document examines the issues related to suckler cow performance so that producers can develop the right female replacements for their system
15 October 2019
What really drives consumers to buy particular products? We explore pre- and in-store influences across different meats, cuts and shopper missions; guiding retailer and producer strategies to improve category performance.
27 November 2019
The value of the eating-out market is nearly as big as retail, highlighting its importance to understand as a category. Find out about market performance, with a deep dive on proteins, and wider category trends.
2 November 2018
Electronic Identification (EID) can make it far easier to record and monitor performance on farm and can therefore contribute significantly to the improved management of cattle and sheep. This document looks at the benefits of EID and explains the hardware and software required
22 January 2019
AI is not traditionally used in beef cattle, however it can have many benefits, allowing farmers to select bulls that are suited to their herd’s breeding programme without the expense of buying and keeping a bull. This document looks in detail at all aspects of AI and oestrus synchronisation in beef cattle
31 October 2018
AHDB Beef & Lamb is urging anyone in the beef industry with an interest in beef cattle nutrition and performance to get involved in helping to shape a new project to deliver improved beef cattle feeding guidelines.