Content related to the sectors: beef-lamb

21 February 2022

Preventing Neonatal Infectious Arthritis in Lambs (PhD)

This project aims to identify transmission routes and sources of S. dysgalactiae, and key farm and animal level risk factors for joint ill

11 February 2021

Fertiliser calibration: the practice

This video focuses on the often overlooked step in nutrient management - optimum application practice.

7 March 2025

AHDB Education programmes help support home learners with food and farming resources

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB) funded education schemes reached more students than ever in 2020, as the nation took to home learning in response to the pandemic

14 July 2021

Mixed movements in GB prime cattle markets

In the week ending 6 February, the GB all prime average dropped back marginally for the second week in a row.

3 May 2024

Stock judging: breeding ewes, finished lambs and lamb carcase

When stock judging sheep, our guide will help you to understand what to look for.

20 August 2026

Stock judging: finished beef and beef carcase

When stock judging beef cattle or carcases, the points below should help you to understand what to look for.

20 August 2026

Stock judging livestock

Read our guide to stock judging and learn the specifics depending on the type of animal.

20 August 2026

A guide to stock judging

Good stock-judging skills are increasingly important to gain the best returns for your livestock.

9 February 2021

New video shows some of the Covid safety measures in abattoirs

A new video which shows how abattoirs in the UK are taking steps to minimise the spread of Covid-19, has gone live this week.

13 July 2021

Deadweight lamb prices drop back, whilst liveweight prices climb further

In the week ending 30 January, the deadweight lamb price dropped back by 15.9p on the previous week to average 558.4p/kg. Despite this change in market direction, prices are still up by 87p on the same week last year and 138p higher than the five-year-average.

30 January 2024

How the current high feed prices are impacting on livestock sectors

The impact of rising feed costs across livestock sectors is starting to be noticed as the cost of on-farm feeding could put pressure on farm margins later in the year. With a bullish outlook for global grain markets due to relatively tight supply, there is concern that high prices are likely to remain in the coming months.

14 July 2021

Steers outweigh heifers in 2020 carcase weight breakdown

During 2020, the average weight of steers coming forward continues to be higher than heifers in GB abattoirs.