Selection and carcase classification
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.
20 May 2021
The fifth-year results from the RamCompare project reveal how rams with key breeding traits can drive productivity and optimise flock profitability.
19 November 2021
Breeding sheep for the future – genetics to meet the requirements of farmers, society and policymakers
18 November 2021
Future proofing your sheep business
17 November 2021
Terminal sire breeding and new ways to sell stock
16 November 2021
Innovative technology to support the sheep sector
15 November 2021
Multi-breed evaluation for maternal breeds and Enhancing maternal performance
15 November 2021
Back to basics: A practical guide on why and how to use EBVs within your commercial flock
25 May 2021
Promoting lamb survival and ewe longevity has been a key focus for AHDB’s Challenge Sheep project, which also looks at the ewe’s lifetime performance and best practice for managing replacement ewes.
17 March 2021
Performance records provide ram breeders and commercial ram buyers with the best way to assess the genetic potential of breeding rams.
19 February 2021
Find out what you can do to improve meat quality post-slaughter.
19 February 2021
Find out how a high level of stress in the last couple of days prior to slaughter can impact red meat quality.