Livestock

20 November 2025

In this section of the rotational grazing system series for beef production, we look at setting up water supplies, and the benefits of tracks to reduce poaching.

10 October 2025

Infrastructure is key to setting up a simple paddock system. If you spend time initially in setting up the infrastructure, the movement of cattle and the creation of paddocks will be a lot simpler in the long term.

10 October 2025

Maintaining good soil health is essential to optimise production from both grazing and silage swards. In this section, you’ll find out how to assess your soil and see how beef farmer, Johnny Haimes uses his nutrient management plan.

29 October 2019

Good grazing management aims to make the most of the grass that grows. The aim is to prevent plants getting to the fourth-leaf stage and dying.

21 April 2020

This series of web pages can help producers develop a grazing plan for efficient grass-based beef production.

27 May 2020

In warm or bright conditions, when there is heat and light intensity, calves are at risk of heat stress. During these periods, energy is used to lose heat from the body by sweating and increasing respiratory rate.

22 February 2024

Farm animal post mortem report template

22 February 2024

Farm animal post mortem report example

22 July 2019

New report reveals the full extent of Brexit’s potential implications for British beef and lamb supply chains

18 July 2019

You cannot manage what you do not measure!

17 July 2019

Using sexed semen in your dairy herd can help reduce rearing costs and increase potential profit.

6 March 2025

The campaign is back again this year, running 1 – 7 September and we’d love to have your support

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