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14 July 2021

April beef trade remains lower, some import growth from March

The UK exported 7,100 tonnes of fresh and frozen beef in April, 16% lower year-on-year according to HMRC data

14 July 2021

Australian beef in the UK

The UK has recently agreed a Free Trade Agreement with Australia, which among other things will increase market access to the UK for Australian beef.

13 July 2021

UK lamb exports drop back during April

Total UK sheepmeat exports amounted to 5,250 tonnes during April, with exports to the EU accounting for 87% of this. Total exports were down by 18% (1,100 tonnes) compared to year earlier levels, and down by 14% (860 tonnes) on the previous month.

14 July 2021

Deadweight prime cattle prices cool, cow prices heat up

In the week ending 12 June, GB deadweight prime cattle prices continued to ease, while cull cows showed further strength.

13 July 2021

Chinese meat imports climb, but pace slowing

There are signs that the rise in import demand is beginning to slow.

29 April 2026

Worms in cattle: Sustainable control plan

Guide to the key elements of a successful worm control plan.

16 February 2026

Controlling, monitoring and treating worms in cattle

Effective worm control in cattle can help preserve the activity of wormers for future use.

11 June 2021

Do your cows eat stones, plastic or other non-food object?

This is known as Pica, and reports of pica in dairy herds have been increasing over recent years. AHDB and APHA are looking for dairy farms to help in a project, to improve understanding of pica so that advice and prevention measures are up to date.

13 July 2021

Liveweight lamb prices ease

Both old and new season liveweight lamb prices eased in the week ending 9 June.

10 June 2021

May continues the trend in UK sheep production

During May UK sheep meat production declined 7% on the year to 19,100 tonnes, according to the latest Defra data. There was a decline in both lamb and adult sheep slaughter. Old season lamb supply is now coming to the end. In total over the past five months around 3.4 million old season lambs have come forwards.

14 July 2021

Beef production lifts again in May

According to the latest data from Defra, UK beef production was 1.2% higher in May compared to the same month last year.

13 July 2021

EU sheep meat production higher in 2021

Following lower volumes of sheep meat production in the EU-27 during 2020, sheep meat production and throughputs are beginning to rise.