Content related to the sectors: beef-lamb

5 July 2021

Developing an efficient, validated, sustainable on-farm syndromic surveillance system for beef cattle and sheep (PhD)

This project will investigate the feasibility of beef cattle and sheep farmer recording and reporting of endemic diseases in order to establish an approach to have national benchmarking of important endemic diseases in these two species

2 July 2021

Antimicrobial use on beef & sheep farms (PhD)

A study to quantify usage patterns and understand perceptions towards antimicrobial use on sheep farms

18 January 2022

Pre slaughter handling and meat quality (PhD)

This PhD project will look at the assessment and development of pre-slaughter techniques for cattle and sheep to reduce animal stress and improve carcase and meat quality

2 July 2021

Fatty acids bio-sensors (PhD)

Development of novel technology (bio-sensors) for rapid analysis of fatty acid composition in meat from pig and cattle

4 January 2022

Evidence based farm decisions for lamb production (PhD)

A data driven approach to understand ewe, lamb, flock and farmer factors influencing production in lowland farms

11 January 2022

Optimisation of pasture-based sheep production systems in the UK: impact and value (PhD)

Optimisation of pasture-based sheep production systems in the UK

29 June 2021

The golden rule for using antibiotics in livestock

The golden rule for using antibiotics and anthelmintics in all livestock is: as little as possible, but as much as necessary.

29 June 2021

Antibiotic resistance

Find out more about how antibiotic resistance occurs, spreads, and continues to be a major global threat.

29 June 2021

When to use antibiotics

Antibiotics can be very effective for certain treatments but are not always the answer. Find out when it is appropriate to administer antibiotics.

13 May 2025

Responsible use of antibiotics in livestock

Read our advice on how to use antibiotics responsibly on farm. You’ll find information on understanding resistance, and strategies to prevent health issues.

29 June 2021

Medicine use: Working with the professional experts

Certain medicines are prescription only and require input from a vet or a registered animal medicine advisor. Find out more about how these professional experts work with medicine use.

17 September 2026

Vaccine use in livestock

Vaccines are a key aspect of responsible medicine use. Our advice will help you understand vaccines and their use on farm.