Beef & Lamb

2 October 2019

The course, aimed at practical people wishing to gain more knowledge on quality issues, highlights the distinction between carcase and meat quality and will explore the factors affecting eating quality from farm to fork. Various quality issues will be identified and the means to reduce or improve these outlined.

25 September 2019

Optimising lamb performance through nutrition

2 October 2019

The North Yorkshire Moors Swaledale Breeders

30 August 2019

AHDB Beef & Lamb has been working with a group of consultants and advisers to establish grazing groups for beef and sheep producers throughout England.

24 September 2019

Characteristics of breeds and current consumer demands

17 September 2019

Characteristics of breeds and consumer demands

23 August 2019

Accurate grass measuring using satellite technology is still developing, but many grazing managers who plate meter could improve grassland performance just by getting more out of their grazing software. Today’s sophisticated data crunching can help fine-tune rotations, predict surpluses and deficits, and ensure that any supplementation is cost-effective.

12 June 2024

The AHDB national beef evaluations provide EBV data for commercial carcase traits for all beef breeds, allowing producers to breed for more profitable animals.

5 July 2024

Listen to our podcast for practical know-how and expert insights on food and farming

21 June 2024

Our bull selection manual explains what to look for when selecting a bull for breeding, including how to use genetics and EBVs, and judging if a bull is fit to work.

24 April 2024

The tables below provide information on the different nutrients and vitamins needed in feed, for livestock to thrive.

3 March 2022

There are essential vitamins and minerals required to support productivity in livestock production. Issues can occur with imbalances, deficiencies or toxicity. It is important to understand how the different elements interact with each other, the clinical signs and management options to resolve the problem.

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