Livestock

Farmers wanted to help inform the UK sheep industry

8 October 2018

Farmers wanted to help inform the UK sheep industry

Two farmer representatives from England and one from Wales are sought for a sheep industry group to help shape the focus of the UK sheep industry.

Effect of electrostatic particle ionisation on pig unit air quality, pig performance and health

4 October 2018

Effect of electrostatic particle ionisation on pig unit air quality, pig performance and health

Electrostatic particle ionization (EPI) is an air cleaning system designed for reducing dust, microbial load and gases in a contained environment.

Weaned piglet handling system

3 September 2020

Weaned piglet handling system

Find out how a piglet sorter, built from stockboard, has improved handling and sorting piglets

UHF Ear Tagging of Piglets

4 October 2018

UHF Ear Tagging of Piglets

All staff tagging piglets should have read the associated risk assessment and method statement (RAMS).

AHDB Guidance to help with new farming rules for water

26 January 2026

AHDB Guidance to help with new farming rules for water

From 2 April 2018 all farmers in England will need to meet new government rules to protect water quality.

The bedding materials directory

17 October 2018

The bedding materials directory

Bedding has a significant bearing on animal health and welfare. The bedding materials directory provides a summary of the different materials that can be used in cattle and sheep housing.

R&D Review 2018/19

5 November 2018

R&D Review 2018/19

The R&D Review is a summary of some of the work the Beef & Lamb sector is carrying out on behalf of levy payers to help their businesses become more efficient and sustainable.

Slurry use

24 December 2019

Slurry use

Slurry Use

BRP+ Management and control of common (soft) rush

2 November 2018

BRP+ Management and control of common (soft) rush

Common rush infestation is mainly a problem in permanent pastures and rough grazings on poorly drained soils in high rainfall areas. Once established, rush plants can impede soil drainage and reduce sward productivity. This publication looks at how to manage and control the common rush

Better cattle housing design

7 November 2025

Better cattle housing design

Improving existing cattle buildings, or designing new builds to best standards, has a lasting and positive impact on animal health and productivity. This publication looks at the factors to bear in mind when farmers are considering cattle housing design

Better management of bovine respiratory disease

9 April 2025

Better management of bovine respiratory disease

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) or pneumonia is the most common reason for death and poor performance in young cattle and costs the UK cattle industry an estimated £50 million a year. This booklet gives an overview of how to recognise, test and treat BRD

Understanding lambs and carcases

9 December 2025

Understanding lambs and carcases

Returns to sheep farmers can be improved by delivering a product that fits the customer's needs. This means deciding which market to target and making decisions based on that. This booklet aims to help producers understand market specifications and the factors that can effect carcase value and producer returns

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