Content related to the topic: beef-lamb

17 February 2026

Managing nutrients for grass and livestock

Nutrient management can often be forgotten on beef and sheep farms, yet there is considerable scope to reduce costs and improve output through the use of home-produced and bought-in nutrients. All crops need a good nutrient supply from the soil to grow and thrive. This updated manual looks at how feeding grass and forage crops properly with manufactured fertilisers or slurries and manures can boost growth.

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+ Mycotoxin contamination in animal feed and forages

Mycotoxins are chemical compounds produced naturally by moulds which can cause toxicity in livestock. Mycotoxins can result in reduced yields, product rejection and lower animal productivity and health. This document presents the risk factors and management strategies to minimise the risk of mycotoxins in home-grown feedstuffs

14 November 2018

BRP+ Guidelines for managing outdoor straw pads for beef cattle

Keeping cattle on an outdoor pad can improve animal health and welfare, reduce damage to pasture and reduce costs. However, any effluent draining from a pad represents a high risk of diffuse water pollution. This document help farmers understand the potential risks and the guidelines that should be followed

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.

6 November 2018

Controlled environment for livestock

Many of the current intensive livestock production systems require the provision of a controlled environment for housed stock. This handbook covers some of the fundamental principles involved in controlled environment. Some practical systems and equipment are illustrated and design examples are given in the appendices.

9 April 2025

Artificial Insemination (AI) and Oestrus Synchronisation of Beef Cattle

AI is not traditionally used in beef cattle, however it can have many benefits, allowing farmers to select bulls that are suited to their herd’s breeding programme without the expense of buying and keeping a bull. This document looks in detail at all aspects of AI and oestrus synchronisation in beef cattle

13 September 2024

Understanding the nutrition and health claims regulations for Lamb

The purpose of this guide is to demonstrate how lean lamb can be promoted to consumers accurately using scientifically substantiated nutrition and health claims expressed in consumer-friendly language.

13 August 2024

Understanding the nutrition and health claims regulations for Beef

The purpose of this guide is to demonstrate how lean beef can be promoted to consumers accurately using scientifically substantiated nutrition and health claims expressed in consumer-friendly language.

15 October 2018

Beef & Lamb Annual Review 2017/18

A review of activity carried out by AHDB Beef & Lamb during the 2017/18 financial year.