Lamb

13 February 2025

More than 15 million sheep graze on England’s green and pleasant lands and as Love Lamb Week begins, data has revealed the areas and counties in which most flocks are based.

18 September 2018

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.

6 August 2018

Sheep breeders looking to produce lambs that meet target specification now have access to two new manuals from AHDB

6 August 2018

Sheep breeders looking to produce lambs that meet target specification now have access to two new manuals from AHDB

3 June 2019

Becoming the best sheep industry for health and welfare is the focus of the Sheep Health and Welfare Group (SHAWG) conference this November

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

3 June 2019

A team of farmers, scientists and researchers are using technology to assess and improve meat quality, to ensure that consumers are getting the leanest and tastiest lamb chops