Content related to the topic: beef-lamb

17 October 2023

Youngstock housing

AHDB has worked with industry experts to pull together best practice on youngstock housing. This guide covers legislation, the calf’s environment, housing design and systems that can be used to house your youngstock.

12 January 2026

Youngstock housing – Housing layout and construction

It is essential that youngstock housing provides for calves' needs, ensuring health and performance are optimised and regulations complied with. This page discusses how layout and construction can be used to the affect.

5 October 2026

Trust in British agriculture and consumer perceptions on the environment

Consumer positivity around British agriculture increased over the last year and trust in agriculture remains strong.

17 April 2023

Selecting recorded rams for carcase traits

A leaflet produced by Signet services Ltd providing information on selecting recorded rams for carcase traits

2 January 2024

Part 2 - Communicate red meat quality, taste and reputational credentials

Signalling British or local sourcing and accreditations on menus cue quality

2 January 2024

Part 1 - Get the menu and dish choices right for your diner

A strong menu is vital to get people into a pub/restaurant, with 75% of consumers looking at the menu in advance

2 January 2024

Part 3 – The positive impact on red meat and other opportunities

Descriptions on menu improve red meat perceptions

22 February 2024

Opportunities to raise the reputation of red meat in the dining out market

Communication on menu provides an opportunity to ensure red meat maintains its appeal and the long-term reputation of the industry is protected.

20 March 2023

How to performance record your herd with Signet

Through the analysis of pedigree and performance records, Signet’s Beefbreeder service provides a range of Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) and breeding indexes that enable beef producers to identify genetically superior cattle. Signet’s breeding values give buyers the confidence to invest in the best, and whether you sell from home, auction or online, clearly, it pays to record. Join Signet today and start unlocking the potential of your herd.

6 January 2023

Creating a profitable suckler cow - nothing fancy, just functional

Being clear about what you’re trying to achieve on your farm and using your system to select the cows that fit, is how Nerbas Bros. Aberdeen Angus, Canada, have developed a profitable suckler cow that works for them.

5 February 2025

The production impacts of high nitrogen fertiliser prices for arable and grazing livestock in 2023

Scenario modelling of fertiliser prices and production impacts for arable and dairy, beef and lamb in 2023

11 October 2022

Ultrasound scanning guidance by Signet

This manual provides new guidelines for ultrasound scanning of sheep for muscle and fat depth. Ultrasound scanning provides measures for body composition in sheep breeding programmes, designed to enhance carcase yield and conformation, while optimising fatness.