Content related to the sectors: beef-lamb

21 November 2018

Future funding for farmers across the Home Nations – part 1

A summary of the key aspects of evolving farm policy across the nations of the UK.

23 April 2025

Use of vaccines in cattle increases as antibiotics fall

The number of vaccines used on dairy and beef cattle is on the rise, according to a report published by AHDB.

16 November 2018

Burgers and bangers sizzled in the heat

Our old favourites burgers and bangers were the winners of this year’s barbecue season.

16 November 2018

Use of vaccines in dairy and beef cattle production 2011-17

A report on the number cattle vaccines sold in the UK between 2011 and 2017 - split by disease: BVD, IBR, Leptospirosis, calf enteritis and Pneumonia

12 March 2019

The heatwave of summer 2018

Hottest summer on record?

14 November 2018

BRP+ Mycotoxin contamination in animal feed and forages

Mycotoxins are chemical compounds produced naturally by moulds which can cause toxicity in livestock. Mycotoxins can result in reduced yields, product rejection and lower animal productivity and health. This document presents the risk factors and management strategies to minimise the risk of mycotoxins in home-grown feedstuffs

14 November 2018

BRP+ Guidelines for managing outdoor straw pads for beef cattle

Keeping cattle on an outdoor pad can improve animal health and welfare, reduce damage to pasture and reduce costs. However, any effluent draining from a pad represents a high risk of diffuse water pollution. This document help farmers understand the potential risks and the guidelines that should be followed

14 November 2018

BRP+ Electric fencing for livestock

Fencing is a crucial element of managed grazing, as it provides the ability to control where the livestock eat. While it does not suit every systerm, electric fencing can be cost-effective and flexible. This document provides detailed information on using electric fencing for livestock farmers

5 March 2025

Retailers can influence shoppers’ meat choices

Half of shoppers are flexible about what meat they buy, giving retailers a chance to influence their choices, according to research commissioned by AHDB.

15 October 2019

Consumer Insights: The meat shopper journey

What really drives consumers to buy particular products? We explore pre- and in-store influences across different meats, cuts and shopper missions; guiding retailer and producer strategies to improve category performance.

27 November 2019

Foodservice Insights: Eating-Out Review 2018

The value of the eating-out market is nearly as big as retail, highlighting its importance to understand as a category. Find out about market performance, with a deep dive on proteins, and wider category trends.

3 February 2025

AHDB seeks farmer views on data sharing code of practice

UK farmers are being asked for their views to help us shape a code of practice which will promote safe sharing of data across the industry.