Beef & Lamb

18 July 2025

Diseases in the UK cattle industry account for huge losses and are a major welfare concern. This publication highlights some of the major conditions affecting the beef industry. It provides insight into the main symptoms and risk factors, alongside the most effective prevention and treatment protocols

16 April 2024

Commercial producers are increasingly taking a more informed approach to breeding and seeing the benefits of looking deeper into an animal’s background before purchase, using data to make informed purchasing decisions rather than buying on looks alone. This manual provides an insight on how to use Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) when looking to purchase a ram.

21 September 2026

Find information on arable rotation in livestock – forage crops, cover crops and more.

22 August 2019

18 September 2018

11 March 2025

Angie Miley Staff Bio

6 August 2026

Use the conserved forage requirements and stocks calculator to calculate feed demand.

17 August 2018

Despite additional hectares of straw being made available by cereal growers, there is still likely to be a shortage due to lower yields and an increased requirement for feeding. This factsheet explains the importance of assessing your straw needs and planning for any deficit.

13 August 2026

Advice and information on how to prevent heat stress in cattle and sheep.

30 July 2018

Webinar: Guide to the common gut and lung parasites of cattle

9 June 2020

The AHDB and HCC-funded Beef Carcase Traits project uses data derived from the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS), abattoirs and breed societies to produce EBVs for traits of economic importance to commercial beef producers.

27 August 2026

Maize silage makes a good feed for cattle and sheep. Our resources have a wealth of information on how to grow and feed maize silage.