Content related to the sectors: beef-lamb

Information on pad design for feed, water and bedding management.

Practical advice on planning and design requirements for outdoor straw pads.

Find out about planning requirements, design suggestions and animal management on outdoor straw pads.

Managing animals over winter at grass presents specific health and welfare challenges.

Read other farmers’ top tips on grass paddock management and electric fencing.

Knowing your target grass covers can help you plan ahead and maximise grass utilisation. See our tips and advice on how to achieve this.

Read our advice on how to manage deferred grazing (all-grass wintering), grass allocation and how to prepare a feed budget.

On Farm Events Health and Safety Terms and Conditions (Knowledge Exchange)

How to produce veal from dairy-bred calves to achieve better returns for your farm.

Read our nutritional guidance for growing and finishing dairy beef cattle.

Explore our nutritional guidance for dairy beef calves, including milk replacers and starter feeds.

Read our advice on managing the environmental impact of winter systems for livestock.