Livestock Nutrition
6 March 2025
Ahead of the upcoming ban on zinc supplementation in pigs, we have completed research in conjunction with SAC Commercial Ltd. and the Pig Veterinary Society to review the options available to farmers.
26 February 2025
The key to success at lambing is ewe body condition and the right balance of energy and protein during pregnancy to meet development needs.
26 February 2025
In-calf heifers have many demands as they continue to grow (at approximately 0.5 kg/day), as well as develop the calf, prepare for lactation and be ready to get back in calf for the following year.
10 March 2022
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) recently announced that any zinc oxide veterinary products that are Qualified-Person-released by 26 June 2022 can continue to be used until the end of their shelf life (approximately two years).
18 February 2022
Hear from well-known feed companies and nutritionists as they discuss options for effectively managing weaned piglets without zinc oxide.
7 February 2022
A farming business situated on the North Cornwall-Devon border has been successful in applying to be a new AHDB Monitor Farm.
29 November 2021
Kim Matthews on how AHDB beef feed research can help cut both costs and GHGs
20 October 2021
Introducing cattle into arable rotations to ‘beef’ up the profit margin webinar
20 October 2021
Panel discussion: How to successfully manage sheep on herbal leys webinar
20 October 2021
Integrated farming strategies to improve farm health and performance webinar
20 October 2021
Latest research on ewe longevity data review webinar
19 October 2021
Annual feed bills across the UK beef industry could be reduced by up to £12.5 million thanks to the development of new selection index tool that allow animals to be selected for feed efficiency.
