Content related to the topic: beef-lamb

14 July 2021

Calf round-up: prices stronger, registrations stable

Lower throughputs support rearing calf prices, while registrations remain stable.

13 July 2021

Lamb prices remain strong

In the week ending 23 September, the GB Liveweight NSL SQQ averaged 208.04p/kg

14 July 2021

Australian cattle prices rally as herd rebuilds

In Australia cattle prices have rallied, standing as much as 50% above year earlier levels and reaching record breaking highs.

14 July 2021

Deadweight cattle prices continue to fall

GB prime deadweight cattle prices continued to fall in the week ending 19 September.

7 April 2026

Beef carcase classification

Find out about carcase classification, the EUROP Grid and saleable meat yield.

21 October 2020

Beef cattle: understanding the market

Knowing who your customers are and the product specifications they are looking for is essential to optimise your sale returns. Find out how to respond to your customers’ requirements.

17 February 2021

Marketing prime beef

Maximise your returns by selecting animals at the right time and to the right specification for the market.

25 March 2025

Lameness in sheep

Find out how to identify, treat and prevent lameness in your flock.

14 July 2021

UK’s July beef imports stay lowered, exports more typical

The latest HMRC data shows that beef imports in July were down 12% year-on-year, while exports stayed more in-line with the five-year average.

13 July 2021

UK lamb exports increase in July while imports fall, but could more imports be on the horizon?

Import volumes had been suppressed for several years and 2020 was no different. However, the farmgate price difference between British and New Zealand lamb has widened to the widest level for this time of year since 2016. This could mean that more New Zealand product is attracted onto the UK market.

14 July 2021

GB cattle herd continues to shrink

Numbers of cattle in Great Britain continued to be tighter year-on-year at 1 July, according to the latest data from BCMS.

13 July 2021

Lamb prices continue to trend high for the time of year

In the week ending 16 September the GB liveweight NSL SQQ dropped 3p, to 208.78p/kg. Prices continue to trend at a high level for the time of year, being 44p above year earlier levels and up 43p on the five-year average.