Beef
7 August 2020
Physical information should recorded to paint an accurate picture of the current business position. This will help with many on-farm management decisions, from genetic to feeding choices. Capturing data does not have to be difficult- use this simple record sheet to record physical information about your herd. This data can then be used to benchmark key performance indicators (KPIs).
22 August 2025
Postnatal checks for the cow to help establish successful subsequent calving
22 August 2025
The importance of colostrum intake by the calf and best practice guidelines for after care
22 August 2025
Calving difficulty causes and management techniques to overcome these issues
29 September 2025
Learn how to give your bull an essential MOT with this handy leaflet. Remember the five Ts: Toes, testicles, tone, treat, test.
25 October 2023
Review and develop your herds breeding plan.
24 November 2023
Achieving better returns from a suckler herd depends on increasing the number of calves weaned from the cows and heifers that are mated.
15 October 2025
Being familiar with the three stages of calving will enable you to provide the optimum conditions for the cow to calf
22 August 2025
Feeding to optimise body condition during pregnancy and the production cycle is closely related to calving ease and the health of the cow and calf
18 March 2019
Reports of cows dying from straw impaction is highlighting the risks associated with feeding straw-based rations to suckler cows.
