Livestock

7 December 2022

In-calf heifers have many demands as they continue to grow (at approximately 0.5 kg/day), as well as develop the calf, prepare for lactation and be ready to get back in calf for the following year.

7 December 2022

Acting as an online tool to help dairy, beef and sheep producers monitor and compare medicine use, the Medicine Hub was brought in to tackle the threat of antimicrobial resistance to the industry.

12 November 2024

Find out what's new for dairy breeding and genetics

23 January 2023

AHDB are proud sponsors of the British Cattle Breeding Conference 2023 Organised by the British Cattle Breeders Club.

13 December 2022

As we approach the spring calving season, it’s important we revisit the causes of navel ill to reduce preventable deaths from the disease.

4 November 2022

Following a review of projects, tools and services, AHDB is unable to fund the Pig Health Scheme beyond 2022

2 November 2022

Here we present the first in a series of international pig clubs as we travel (virtually) to Brazil.

26 October 2022

A change of mindset is needed to reduce the size of Holstein cows across the national herd

6 December 2022

Steven Lawson has expanded the farm from 118 ha to just over 300 ha of mixed ground by renting in the next-door block.

30 November 2022

Looking at the latest guidance on managing lameness and footrot in your flock

6 December 2022

Genomic inbreeding is a powerful and accurate way to assess animal inbreeding.

23 November 2022

Alnham Farm has made considerable changes to their business, in particularly moving to an outwintering system.

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