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Beef & Lamb
6 November 2018
Many of the current intensive livestock production systems require the provision of a controlled environment for housed stock. This handbook covers some of the fundamental principles involved in controlled environment. Some practical systems and equipment are illustrated and design examples are given in the appendices.
2 November 2018
Electronic Identification (EID) can make it far easier to record and monitor performance on farm and can therefore contribute significantly to the improved management of cattle and sheep. This document looks at the benefits of EID and explains the hardware and software required
22 January 2019
AI is not traditionally used in beef cattle, however it can have many benefits, allowing farmers to select bulls that are suited to their herd’s breeding programme without the expense of buying and keeping a bull. This document looks in detail at all aspects of AI and oestrus synchronisation in beef cattle
31 October 2018
AHDB Beef & Lamb is urging anyone in the beef industry with an interest in beef cattle nutrition and performance to get involved in helping to shape a new project to deliver improved beef cattle feeding guidelines.
29 March 2019
The extreme weather of 2018 has made its mark on pork, beef and lamb production, according to AHDB’s latest Red Meat Outlooks.
21 February 2019
The latest edition of The Bulletin is now available to download.
17 October 2018
13 September 2024
The purpose of this guide is to demonstrate how lean lamb can be promoted to consumers accurately using scientifically substantiated nutrition and health claims expressed in consumer-friendly language.
13 August 2024
The purpose of this guide is to demonstrate how lean beef can be promoted to consumers accurately using scientifically substantiated nutrition and health claims expressed in consumer-friendly language.
15 October 2018
A review of activity carried out by AHDB Beef & Lamb during the 2017/18 financial year.
8 October 2018
Two farmer representatives from England and one from Wales are sought for a sheep industry group to help shape the focus of the UK sheep industry.
17 October 2018
Bedding has a significant bearing on animal health and welfare. The bedding materials directory provides a summary of the different materials that can be used in cattle and sheep housing.