Contents tagged with beef
9 March 2021
The options for preservation depend mainly on the dry matter (DM) content of the material being harvested, whether the grain and straw are being harvested separately, and the facilities for on-farm processing and storage.
9 March 2021
The type of cereal and whether the grain will be fed to cattle or sheep can influence processing requirements.
9 March 2021
This page highlights key considerations for harvesting, processing and storing cereal crops destined to be fed to beef cattle and sheep.
9 March 2021
From nutritional requirements to soil types, this page highlights important considerations when deciding which cereal crop to grow for cattle or sheep feed.
9 March 2021
Cereals can provide ruminants with a rich source of energy, in the form of starch, that can, when fed with care, have a positive effect on animal performance.
5 March 2021
AHDB has a new tool for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) – help us get it right! AHDB’s new KPI Express tool was launched for the dairy sector in 2020, and it now includes KPIs for beef and lamb too.
19 February 2021
Find out what you can do to improve meat quality post-slaughter.
19 February 2021
Find out how a high level of stress in the last couple of days prior to slaughter can impact red meat quality.
19 February 2021
Learn how to handle and sort animals prior to slaughter to prevent damage to the carcase and avoid a decrease in meat quality.
19 February 2021
Find out how practices on farm can impact meat quality.
19 February 2021
Find out what factors affect meat quality and shelf life and what you can do about them to improve end product consistency.
28 January 2022
Ruminant News (formerly known as Bulletin) for cattle and sheep farmers is available to download now.