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16 August 2021
The Sheep Breed Survey is so much more than a survey of sheep breeds. Successive surveys record what happened in the past, but they also explain how lamb production will change in the future.
1 September 2021
The Sheep Breed Survey is so much more than a survey of sheep breeds. Successive surveys record what happened in the past, but they also explain how lamb production will change in the future. Changing breeding policies in both the lowland and hill sectors are identified, indicating how the productivity and efficiency of the national flock will change – along with its carbon footprint. Breed Survey data informs the debate for those seeking to market meat based on system/breed/region, aiding the marketing of lighter carcases and guiding the development of new meat products.
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23 September 2021
Maternal matters is a new AHDB initiative putting a spotlight on the importance of maternal performance in driving profitability in the suckler herd.
14 September 2021
This on-farm event will give sheep farmers the opportunity to hear about some of the changes Ian has implemented on his farm based on outcomes from the Challenge Sheep data.
15 June 2022
Here are some practical steps you can take to minimise heat stress in outdoor pigs
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9 June 2023
Stress from overheating can have a serious effect on your indoor herds, leading to reduced fertility, poor growth rates and even death. Find out what you can do to minimize the risk.
23 June 2022
Find out how to identify heat stress and what you can do to minimise the risk.
9 August 2021
Hill flocks in the UK have been involved in weight recording programmes for over 50 years. The reason for flock recording is to provide breeders with an unbiased way to find those rams and ewes in the flock with the best genetic potential. This booklet explains how hill sheep producers can get involved with performance recording services and take their flock forward.
16 July 2021
This report from the Pig Health and Welfare Council (PHWC) recounts the activities of the council during 2019 and 2020.
5 July 2021
Our feeding for efficiency webinar is ideal for anyone looking to improve their technical knowledge on feeding traditional small-scale pig breeds.
29 June 2021
Join AHDB Beef & Lamb and Dr Fiona Lovatt from Flock Health Ltd for a vet webinar on the responsible use of antibiotics at lambing time.
29 June 2021
Join AHDB Beef & Lamb and Fiona Lovatt from Flock Health Ltd for a webinar on reducing lameness in the sheep flock.