Genetics

29 October 2025

Three more farms will use highly rated, Signet-recorded rams this autumn and track the performance of each ram’s progeny from birth to slaughter.

23 October 2025

Animals on the UK breeds at risk list may be spared from culling during an exotic notifiable animal disease outbreak.

19 September 2025

The new 2025–2030 strategy aims to ensure every calf in Great Britain has the right genetics, start, and pathway for a sustainable, high-welfare beef and dairy sector.

10 September 2025

The GB Calf Strategy 2025–2030 has launched today to challenge the dairy-beef sector to ensure every calf is reared with care, purpose and value.

5 September 2025

The UK has once again confirmed its position as the global leader in the use of sexed dairy semen, with uptake now reaching 84% across all dairy breeds.

12 September 2025

Join us for a practical, on-farm event exploring how to get the most from every calf, from birth to beef, as part of GB Calf Week in collaboration with the Farm Net Zero Project.

19 August 2025

Find out why key performance indicators (KPIs) are a useful way to monitor fertility within your suckler herd.

18 August 2025

Great British Calf Week returns on 10 September, focusing on how using data can help inform decisions on farm and within the supply chain.

18 August 2025

AHDB has launched a new genetic tool that measures the potential of an animal to reduce the carbon footprint of suckler beef through improved herd efficiencies.

7 August 2025

Find out how EnviroBeef can be used to measure the genetic potential of an animal to reduce the carbon footprint of suckler beef through improved herd efficiency.

1 July 2025

We have launched an enhanced Dairy Genetics website, offering a more user-friendly experience and easier access to herd genetic information.

9 July 2025

This event has now been cancelled

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