Content related to the topic: lamb

4 March 2019

Antibiotic resistance: Using antibiotics responsibly

In most cases, antibiotics should only be used to treat bacterial infections. Over-prescribing and the unnecessary use of antibiotics can increase the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Livestock producers have a responsibility to protect human and animal health by using antibiotics responsibly in order to minimise the risk of antibiotic resistance (AMR).

8 April 2025

Managing breeding ewes

Managing ewes correctly throughout the year is vital for generating the highest possible output from any sheep enterprise. Farmbench figures show that the most profitable flocks rear the highest value of lamb per ewe. It is likely that much of this is due to good ewe management.

21 February 2019

Lamb post mortem

Investigating losses at lambing time can be used as a tool to improve lamb survival and wider health, welfare and production. This is a basic post-mortem worksheet for vets and farmers. It may be useful to watch the BRP lamb survival guide: Investigating lamb losses before using this worksheet, available here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tu6VpAepsgc

11 February 2019

Trace Elements in Beef and Sheep Production

AHDB Beef and Lamb and Nigel Kendall from the University of Nottingham host this webinar looking at trace element supplementation in cattle and sheep.

12 March 2019

Iceberg diseases of ewes

This manual provides a concise reference guide to five infectious diseases of sheep that members of the sheep industry have identified as important: Border disease (BD), caseous lymphadenitis (CLA), Maedi Visna (MV), ovine paratuberculosis or ovine Johne’s disease (OJD) and ovine pulmonary adenocarcinoma (OPA). However, awareness of these diseases is low, with a recent survey suggesting fewer than 5% of farmers screen for them routinely.

29 November 2018

Understanding mastitis in sheep

Mastitis is an inflammation of the mammary gland, usually caused by bacterial infection. It can present as subclinical infection or clinical disease, which can be acute (sudden, short-term) or chronic (long-term).

14 November 2018

BRP+ Electric fencing for livestock

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

15 October 2019

Consumer Insights: The meat shopper journey

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

Foodservice Insights: Eating-Out Review 2018

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.