Content related to the topic: beef-lamb

20 October 2023

Fertiliser recommendations for lucerne

We look at the factors affecting the nutrient requirements of lucerne.

20 October 2023

Establishing lucerne

Find out when and how to sow lucerne seeds for successful establishment.

20 October 2023

Field selection and preparation for growing lucerne

Factors to consider when selecting a variety and preparing a seedbed.

5 May 2020

Options for growing lucerne

Grow alone or in a mixture? Find out what your options are for growing lucerne.

20 November 2020

Recommendations for measuring and comparing the use of antibiotics on beef farms

Every time an antibiotic is used, there is a risk that it will increase the number of bacteria resistant to that antibiotic. This means that these antibiotics will stop becoming effective for treating infections in people and animals. Responsible antibiotic use on beef cattle, alongside measures to prevent disease, is therefore vital to help preserve these life-saving medicines.

13 July 2021

Significant increase in liveweight lamb price and throughput

The GB OSL liveweight SQQ lamb price rose sharply in the week ended 5 February, up 14.18p to 230.81p/kg

6 February 2020

Beef and Lamb Farm Assurance Price Analysis Update 2017

An analysis of farm assurance price data from English livestock markets price reporting to AHDB for the period January to December 2017.

13 July 2021

Spanish lamb exports up, while domestic consumption down

Spanish exports of fresh and frozen sheep meat increased 2,000 tonnes year-on-year during the year-to Nov, to 38,000 tonnes.

13 July 2021

Could New Zealand exports of lamb to the UK be low again?

With Easter approaching and tight global lamb supply many people have asked, how much New Zealand lamb could be on the shelves this Easter?

1 April 2026

Parasite control guide

The AHDB parasite control guide is a simple, reliable reference that lists parasite treatments available for cattle and sheep.

21 March 2024

Improving lamb survival

Improving animal performance and reducing physical losses are key to ensuring sheep farming is profitable. This manual takes into account various factors, including the sheep farming system, ewe body condition, nutrition, health planning and management with the aim of reducing lamb losses

14 July 2021

Prime prices hold their ground

In the week ended 1 February the GB all prime average remained steady at 331.9p/kg.