Content related to the topic: lamb

31 July 2026

What is El Niño, and what are the potential effects on the UK livestock markets?

El Niño is a periodic warming of the tropical Pacific Ocean that can have significant implications for agriculture worldwide. We explore how El Niño may affect meat and dairy production and what this could mean for UK farmers.

30 July 2026

Red meat retail performance – 12 July 2026

Red meat retail performance for the 12 weeks ending 12 July 2026.

30 July 2026

Devon: Bluetongue information evening

Join Torch Farm Vets for an information evening on bluetongue virus (BTV).

12 August 2026

Using EBVs to enhance flock performance from forage

Learn about the genetics of the Meatlinc breed, how EBVs are calculated and why selecting rams with optimal figures could help to improve your flock performance and profitability.

3 August 2026

Reducing sheep slaughter line rejections

Find out how to minimise carcase losses and generate better returns.

3 August 2026

Lamb handling assessment points for slaughter

Typically, five key points are used to assess the finish and fat class of lambs.

3 August 2026

Selecting lambs for slaughter

Weight and appearance can give you a good indication of whether an animal is ready for market, but the best way to make an accurate assessment is to handle the animal and check its condition in person.

3 August 2026

How to use a kill sheet from an abattoir

Abattoir kill sheets provide valuable information on production efficiency, animal health and profitability.

3 August 2026

Fat and conformation comparisons for lamb carcases

Find out how fat and conformation vary with classification.

3 August 2026

EUROP grid for lamb

Find out how the EUROP grid is used and what the scores mean.

21 July 2026

Red meat foodservice performance - 14 June 2026

Updated performance for beef, pork and lamb in the out of home market, updated quarterly

3 August 2026

Carcase classification for lamb

Most meat buyers are looking for animals that classify as R3L – find out how the S(EUROP) grid is used to classify lambs.