Livestock
31 October 2019
This practical event, run by AHDB & MLC Services Ltd, is free to attend and allows you to handle live animals and make your assessment of fat cover and conformation using the EUROP grid. You will then see the same animals on the hook in the chillers and the actual classification so you can compare the assessments made whilst the animals were alive. There will be plenty of opportunity to discuss various market requirements, factors affecting killing out percentages and dressing specifications.
7 November 2019
Explore initial results showing that replacing a significant proportion of cereals with a high energy and protein forage can reduce feed costs whilst retaining high quality finished cattle.
3 October 2019
The 2020 European Pig Innovation Group (EU PiG) Grand Prix is open for
6 January 2020
Improving existing buildings or designing new builds to the best standards has a lasting and positive impact on animal health and productivity. This manual covers a wide range of aspects to improve buildings for your cattle.
7 October 2019
Looking at the impact of liver fluke in cattle and sheep
22 October 2019
Understanding breed characteristics and consumer demands
25 September 2019
How to improve lamb growth rates, carcase quality and chose rams with traits that meet consumer demand will be showcased at a meeting in Goathland, Whitby on 2 October.
19 March 2024
Keeping pigs is a satisfying experience but, before making the decision to become a keeper, you need to know the basics.
24 September 2019
Launch of a consultation on a proposal to form a Ruminant Health and Welfare Group to deliver a simpler, more co-ordinated approach to tackling primarily sheep and cattle health and welfare across the UK.
2 October 2019
Join us at South West Dairy day and learn more about the benefits of engaging with our Strategic Farm Programme
9 October 2019
Strategic Farm: Using data to make informed business decisions and drive performance