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Beef & Lamb
21 November 2025
Use the conserved forage requirements and stocks calculator to calculate feed demand.
29 August 2024
Updated results from the RamCompare project have seen a re-ranking of some rams based on their carcase weight estimated breeding values (EBV).
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
Beef and lamb production controls have been inspected by government officials from Japan this week as part of ongoing moves to reopen the market on UK exports
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
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.