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Beef & Lamb
16 April 2024
Commercial producers are increasingly taking a more informed approach to breeding and seeing the benefits of looking deeper into an animal’s background before purchase, using data to make informed purchasing decisions rather than buying on looks alone. This manual provides an insight on how to use Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) when looking to purchase a ram.
17 September 2018
Following this year’s challenging weather conditions, AHDB Beef & Lamb are partnering with Teagasc for a series of workshops to help sheep farmers reduce impact on the 2019 lamb crop.
10 September 2018
Beef and sheep farms are needed for a new project which will help farmers across Great Britain improve management of their grassland.
22 September 2023
Find information on arable rotation in livestock – forage crops, cover crops and more.
10 September 2018
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.
22 August 2019
18 September 2018
14 September 2018
28 November 2023
The conserved forage requirements and stocks calculator can be used to calculate feed demand by entering livestock numbers and available feed supply.
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.