Content related to the topic: beef

14 July 2021

Switch to forage feed supports carcase weights

Average prime weights have continued to track above last year, despite a switch back to a more forage based diet.

14 July 2021

GB cattle population shrinks

The GB cattle population as at 1 January 2020 fell compared to last year, according to the latest data from the British Cattle Movement Service.

19 March 2020

Impact of coronavirus on global markets

Economic activity in China was much reduced for the New Year holiday, and then beyond as the government tried to limit the spread of coronavirus.

14 July 2021

Heavier carcase weights support UK beef production in January

In January, UK beef and veal production reached 78.8k tonnes. Higher avg. carcase weights compensated for the decline in prime slaughter.

20 November 2020

Recommendations for measuring and comparing the use of antibiotics on beef farms

Every time an antibiotic is used, there is a risk that it will increase the number of bacteria resistant to that antibiotic. This means that these antibiotics will stop becoming effective for treating infections in people and animals. Responsible antibiotic use on beef cattle, alongside measures to prevent disease, is therefore vital to help preserve these life-saving medicines.

6 February 2020

Beef and Lamb Farm Assurance Price Analysis Update 2017

An analysis of farm assurance price data from English livestock markets price reporting to AHDB for the period January to December 2017.

1 April 2026

Parasite control guide

The AHDB parasite control guide is a simple, reliable reference that lists parasite treatments available for cattle and sheep.

14 July 2021

Prime prices hold their ground

In the week ended 1 February the GB all prime average remained steady at 331.9p/kg.

14 July 2021

2019 cattle throughputs on the EUROP grid in England & Wales, and Scotland

Cattle throughputs across the EUROP grid in England and Wales and Scotland, 2019

14 July 2021

How has the deadweight cattle price had an effect on the price of stores?

The deadweight cattle price has been pressured throughout 2019, but what effect has this had on stores

28 January 2022

CCC: better farming practices and land use change needed to meet climate goals

A new report published by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) suggested the increasing use of low-carbon farming practices, improving animal health, precision farming, planting more trees, restoring peatland, increasing the planted area of bioenergy crops and reducing food waste would help to achieve reductions in emissions.

14 July 2021

USDA forecasts higher beef production and exports in 2020, but more global competition

The USDA is forecasting 2020 beef production to be 12.514 million tonnes, higher than in 2019