Search our website enhanced by Google.
Livestock
21 June 2024
Our bull selection manual explains what to look for when selecting a bull for breeding, including how to use genetics and EBVs, and judging if a bull is fit to work.
24 April 2024
The tables below provide information on the different nutrients and vitamins needed in feed, for livestock to thrive.
3 March 2022
There are essential vitamins and minerals required to support productivity in livestock production. Issues can occur with imbalances, deficiencies or toxicity. It is important to understand how the different elements interact with each other, the clinical signs and management options to resolve the problem.
11 August 2023
This notebook provides you with best practice calf-rearing information. It will also help you to keep a record of calf performance (colostrum intake, liveweights, calf losses).
19 November 2019
This section of our rotational grazing series for beef production will help you tailor nitrogen application to your desired level of grassland production,
18 November 2019
If grass growth is not meeting animal demand, it’s important to take action. Read how to build up your grass covers in this section.
18 November 2019
Surplus grass usually starts to accumulate as grass growth peaks in May. In this section we explore different management options.
29 August 2024
Yorkshire farmer’s daughter and Great British Menu chef, Stephanie Moon calls cooks to make better use of the lamb carcase as the country prepares for Love Lamb Week.
21 April 2020
High rainfall and poor soil conditions such as poaching are some of the things to consider when extending the grazing period.
16 August 2019
Haulier questionnaire: We would like to get a feel for the standard of lorry washing facilities at markets and abattoirs across England.
16 August 2019
Rupert Major shares how he switched from a leader-follower system on the milking platform, to a separate heifer grazing platform.
