Content related to the sectors: beef-lamb

27 August 2021

Maternal Matters: Artificial insemination (AI), synchronisation and sexed semen for suckler herds

Find out how artificial insemination (AI) and synchronisation can be used in the suckler herd.

31 August 2021

Maternal Matters: Breeding technologies

Consider whether implementing breeding technologies such as artificial insemination (AI), synchronisation and sexed semen could help take your herd forward.

19 August 2021

Liveweight lamb prices tick up again

It was another week of gains for the GB liveweight NSL SQQ. In the week ended 18 August, the quote increased 4p week-on-week, to 238.1p/kg.

19 August 2025

EBVs and indexes for suckler herds

Find out why good breeding and carefully considered genetics lie at the foundation of any successful beef production system.

19 August 2025

Selecting maternal traits

Find out how to achieve your long-term business and technical goals for your suckler herd.

19 August 2021

UK beef trade picks up in June, exports now greater than in 2020

According to the latest data from HMRC, UK exports of fresh and frozen beef lifted 4% in June when compared to the same month in a year ago.

19 August 2021

Patterns in sheep slaughter: 40 years of change

There is a seasonal pattern to lamb production in the UK but has this seasonality been reducing in recent years?

11 January 2022

UK sheep meat trade remains lower in June

UK exports of fresh and frozen sheep meat were 37% lower in June compared to the same month a year ago, according to data from HMRC.

11 January 2022

Contraction continues in GB cattle numbers

The population of cattle in Great Britain declined by a further 0.8% in July, according to latest BCMS data.

18 August 2021

Deadweight cattle prices gain further ground

GB cattle prices inched up again in the week ending 14 August.

29 August 2023

Consumer Insights: Improving shopper engagement with the meat aisle

Physical stores still account for 87% of meat and poultry sales. However, previous research from AHDB has highlighted a challenge - only a small proportion of shoppers enjoying shopping in the meat aisle.

2 May 2025

Maternal Matters: Post-calving herd management – knowing when to cull

Find out when you should cull underperforming cows.