Beef

EBVs and indexes for suckler herds

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.

Selecting maternal traits

19 August 2025

Selecting maternal traits

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

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

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.

Contraction continues in GB cattle numbers

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.

Deadweight cattle prices gain further ground

18 August 2021

Deadweight cattle prices gain further ground

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

Maternal Matters: calving heifers

28 April 2025

Maternal Matters: calving heifers

Learn how to make calving as successful as possible.

Prime cattle slaughter remains low in July

12 August 2021

Prime cattle slaughter remains low in July

Prime cattle and cow slaughter both fell in July

GB prime cattle prices on par with spring high

11 August 2021

GB prime cattle prices on par with spring high

GB finished cattle prices continued to firm in the latest week.

Livestock manures for the arable rotation

15 July 2026

Livestock manures for the arable rotation

Find out more about the benefits of livestock manures for arable systems.

Grass leys for the arable rotation

19 August 2025

Grass leys for the arable rotation

There are many ways grass can be used within the arable rotation. Read about the types of grass ley and the benefits for black-grass control.

US beef exports hotting up

10 August 2021

US beef exports hotting up

Some areas of the US have recently been suffering from a heatwave and drought. Around a third of the US cattle herd is in areas experiencing drought with many pastures classified as being in “very poor” to “poor” condition.

Consumers reminded of the dietary role of red meat

10 August 2021

Consumers reminded of the dietary role of red meat

Work highlighting the role of red meat in a healthy balanced diet has received significant coverage in a number of national daily national newspapers including The Sun, The Mirror and The Guardian.

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