Beef

19 March 2025

Find information on arable rotation in livestock – forage crops, cover crops and more.

21 November 2025

Use the conserved forage requirements and stocks calculator to calculate feed demand.

17 August 2018

Despite additional hectares of straw being made available by cereal growers, there is still likely to be a shortage due to lower yields and an increased requirement for feeding. This factsheet explains the importance of assessing your straw needs and planning for any deficit.

2 December 2024

With farmers facing significant livestock losses from liver fluke, AHDB Beef & Lamb and Moredun Research Institute are acting to help improve understanding and develop effective control methods.

26 June 2025

It is important to consider the effect heat can have on livestock. Here is advice and information on how to prevent heat stress in cattle and sheep.

23 October 2023

Views from across our Farm Excellence network on the 2018 heat wave and resulting drought

30 July 2018

Webinar: Guide to the common gut and lung parasites of cattle

9 June 2020

The AHDB and HCC-funded Beef Carcase Traits project uses data derived from the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS), abattoirs and breed societies to produce EBVs for traits of economic importance to commercial beef producers.

3 June 2019

Learn how blood testing is reducing costs at Dairy Farm

10 May 2024

Learn how Farm Excellence farmer Bertie is planning to improve his grassland management

22 June 2018

Learn how Beef & Lamb Strategic Farmer Ian Norbury is making his business more resilient for the future

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