Beef

13 September 2019

Award winning chef, James Sherwin is one of 15 leading restaurateurs who have united to share tips on increasing beef and lamb carcase usage while exciting diners.

25 July 2025

If you are looking to start up, or are running your own farm beef or lamb box scheme, we have produced supporting materials for farmers and customers.

4 September 2019

In the latest update, market analyst Duncan Wyatt explains why prime cattle prices remain weak and how the lamb markets are developing as we go into autumn.

30 August 2019

AHDB Beef & Lamb has been working with a group of consultants and advisers to establish grazing groups for beef and sheep producers throughout England.

12 June 2024

The AHDB national beef evaluations provide EBV data for commercial carcase traits for all beef breeds, allowing producers to breed for more profitable animals.

29 September 2025

Find out what to look for when selecting a bull for breeding, including how to use genetics and EBVs, and judging if a bull is fit to work.

24 April 2024

The tables below provide information on the different nutrients and vitamins needed in feed, for livestock to thrive.

3 March 2022

There are essential vitamins and minerals required to support productivity in livestock production. Issues can occur with imbalances, deficiencies or toxicity. It is important to understand how the different elements interact with each other, the clinical signs and management options to resolve the problem.

11 August 2023

This notebook provides you with best practice calf-rearing information. It will also help you to keep a record of calf performance (colostrum intake, liveweights, calf losses).

19 November 2019

This section of our rotational grazing series for beef production will help you tailor nitrogen application to your desired level of grassland production,

9 May 2025

If grass growth is not meeting animal demand, it’s important to take action. Read how to build up your grass covers in this section.

2 January 2025

Surplus grass usually starts to accumulate as grass growth peaks in May. In this section we explore different management options.

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